Science

The Corowa High School Science Program enables students to become knowledgeable and active members of our increasingly scientific and technological society. In order for students to become responsible citizens, they must be able to analyse and understand the impact of science and technology on their lives, their society and their environment. The Junior Science course exposes students to the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to fulfill this role.

SCIENCE - Years 7 to 10 (mandatory)

The topics offered in Year 7 and 8 include:

• Safety in Science
• Our Landscape: the Murray
• Chemistry in the Kitchen
• Energy
• Inside Cars
• The human body

The topics offered in Year 9 and 10 include:

• The Murray Basin
• Forces that shape the Earth
• Having a Baby
• Electromagnetic energy
• Designing food
• Earth, History and Evolution 

HSC SCIENCE COURSES - Years 11 and 12

A range of Higher School Certificate courses are offered for students wishing to pursue further studies in Science.

Courses are offered in:
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Senior Science

Safety

The Science Faculty actively teaches students to be concerned with safety, particularly concentrating on the role of Occupational
Health and Safety in the laboratory and work place. Training continues throughout all years studied. 

Extra-Curricula Activities

Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, including the Murray Freshwater School of Research Summer Schools, the National Youth Science Forum, the Australian Mineral Adventure and the Australasian Schools’ Science Competition.