Lotions and Potions - Science
Courses Description
Head of Pathway: Ms L. Neveling.
Lotions and Potions - Science
In this course you will learn about the properties of acids, bases, fuels and metals then discover how they react.
You will like this course if you enjoy doing experiments and exploring how science is relevant to our lives: the reaction between acids and bases to prevent tooth decay!
1. What will you learn?
You will learn about the properties of acids, bases, fuels, and metals, and discover how they react with each other through engaging experiments.
2. In this course you will...
- Explore the fascinating reactions between acids and bases, and how they impact everyday life, like preventing tooth decay.
- Conduct hands-on experiments to understand the properties and reactions of different substances.
- Study the science behind fuels and metals and their practical applications.
- Develop literacy skills through writing about your scientific discoveries and experiments.
3. You will like this course if...
- You enjoy doing experiments and hands-on activities.
- You are curious about how science applies to real-life situations.
- You want to learn more about the properties and reactions of different substances.
- You are excited to improve your science literacy by documenting and sharing your findings.
- You appreciate a course that combines scientific exploration with practical learning experiences.
Disclaimer
The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses.
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.