Yarra Valley Network Challenges - there are 15 Challenges available where you can link up with students from other schools in the Yarra Valley to talk about your Challenge and share ideas. Check them out and talk to one of your teachers if you would like to take on a Challenge.
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The questions below are just a few you will seek answers to in this journey of all things flight!
* What was the first man made object to fly in 200 B.C?
* Who were the Montgolfier brothers?
* Why did the Hindenburg meet it's fiery end?
* What is a dirigible?
* Who is the bloke pictured on our $20 note?
Develop your scientific knowledge when learning about;
* The field of aerodynamics
* The forces acting on an aircraft
* Newtons's Laws
Listen into an air traffic control tower, track planes in real time and investigate how a fatal plane crash on Mount Dandenong changed aviation laws of the time. Try your hand at writing an article for an aviation magazine, or a news report for our television studio.
This subject focuses on affordable, quick to prepare,
nutritious, balanced food. Students will
explore a variety of food models and government campaigns involving healthy
eating to improve health outcomes and optimal development of adolescents. A
variety of cooking processes will be utilised to build the confidence of
students in regard to healthy cooking, healthy decisions and food safety in the
kitchen. Convenience and processed foods
compared to home cooking. Reading food
labels, nutrient analysis; cost of food and budgeting will also be covered.