Our Senior School scientists have kicked off Term 3 with a hands-on focus on the Physical World. This science unit explores forces such as gravity and air resistance, and students have been diving into experiments that bring these concepts to life.
To investigate gravity, students worked in groups to drop a range of objects from the same height, carefully timing how long each one took to hit the ground. This sparked great discussions about mass, shape, and how gravity acts on different materials.
They then shifted their focus to air resistance, taking on the challenge of designing parachutes using a variety of materials. The goal? To create the slowest-falling parachute with the most air resistance. Students tested their creations, timed each descent, and reflected on what worked and what could be improved.
It’s been fantastic to see students so engaged in scientific thinking, predicting outcomes, testing ideas, and analysing results. The excitement (and friendly competition!) in the room during experiments has been a joy to see.
We’re looking forward to where this exploration of the Physical World takes them next
