Homebrew technology: Electronics out of play dough - tech - 04 October 2010 - New Scientist

Homebrew technology: Electronics out of play dough - tech - 04 October 2010 - New Scientist: "Homebrew technology: Electronics out of play dough"

Senior Science Essay Competition

MAF are running an essay competition for senior students with the title of "Animal based research in NZ - Where to from here?"

See Ms Larkins or the Science information borad for more info...

Climate Change Assessment, Student Task Sheet

Just in case you have mislaid your task sheet this link will help:

Student task sheet

Climate change Assessment

All students in year 11 have started an internal research assignment into Climate Change this week. This Achievement Standard is worth 2 credits and can be endorsed with Achieved, Merit or Excellence. The resource booklet can be accessed below. Students have six questions to answer regarding Climate Change in order to gather information for the final report writing session next week. Try to gather as much information as possible this weekend and remember that all resources need to be photocopied and information used must be highlighted and referenced.

Year 11 Climate change assessment

There seems to be a problem with the Climate change resources in the links box on the right hand side. The links that follow should work better.

Regards
Mr Edwards

Climate Change Resource 1
Climate Change Resource 2
Climate Change Resource 3

Carbon Cycle

3 Great Science Opportunities....Read On!

YEAR 11 & 12 SCIENCE: An amazing opportunity to go to NANOCAMP. Spend a week of hands on laboratory investigation on the latest developments in nanoscience and technology. In Janaury at Canterbury University. See your Science teacher or Ms Gibbs or www.elec.canterbury.ac.nz/nanocamp


YEAR 12 & 13 SCIENCE : A BAYERBOOST SCHOLARSHIP:is an environmental scholarship scheme to give you experience in envorinmental research or restoration. If you are keen or want some more information -see your Science teacher , Ms Gibbs or www.BAYERboost.co.nz


YEAR 10-12: OTAGO HANDS ON SCIENCE SCHOOL: A week of unforgettable Science with 200 other like minded school scientists. Staying in a university hostel, sample some of the activities that real life scientisits are involved in and even the chance to do some real research. There will aslo be a Great Outdoor Adventure on the Otago Penninsula and a boat trip on Otago Harbour. See Ms Gibbs or your Science Department.

3 EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES

THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT has lots of extra Science activities lined up for you this term!!!!!

ENGINEERING THE FUTURE: (All students)

What will technology look like & what roles will electrical and IT engineers have in the next 25-125 years?

This challenge is to make a 5 minute HD video looking at what the future may hold, working in a team of 5, with a teacher.

$1000 + an invitation and assistance to travel to the awards in Christchurch.

Entries close 6 September.

Register & apply on www.ieee.org/go/newzealand.
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NZ’s NEXT TOP ENGINEERING SCIENTIST: (Year 12 & 13)
First prize $6000 (runner up $2000)
A problem solving team (3-4 students) event.

Register & apply on esc.auckland.ac.nz
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2010 THE ROTARY NATIONAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLGY FORUM:
(Year 12)
14 days of fun filled Science activities, field trips and social events @ University of Auckland in January.
Staying in a uni hostel with 150 other Year 12 students from secondary schools all over NZ.

Registrations and applications available from Ms Gibbs