Science

At Evans River K-12 School the science faculty prides itself on delivering an engaging and motivating learning environment. With a wide knowledge area our staff can offer extensive programs in the areas of 7-10 Science, 9-10 Marine, 7-12 Agriculture, Senior Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Investigating Science and Earth and Environmental Science.

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The science faculty is well equipped with three laboratories, preparatory room and Marine Science Facility to ensure an increased ability to provide practical experiences for students. Students are supplied with the latest equipment making their science education highly competitive.

Two students outdoors in a grassy agricultural enclosure feeding a flock of chickens near school pens.

Ag Farm

Two students wearing safety glasses conducting an experiment at a science lab bench, holding a sample over a burning Bunsen burner flame.

Well Equipped Science Laboratories

Students using a large hand net to scoop fish out of a green aquaculture tank inside a fish-breeding facility.

Barrumundi tanks - Marine

We endeavour to provide new challenges and set high expectations for our students. Students are expected to employ what they have learnt to critical thinking situations and relate their experience to local environments.

Our goal is to create a passion for science within our students which will see them well equipped for work or future university studies. In science and technology, students explore the natural and made worlds. They learn how to apply scientific and technological skills, knowledge and understanding across a broad range of contexts.

Science is mandatory for all students from Kindergarten to Year 10.

A student carefully adjusting a clamp holding a thermometer inside a beaker of water set up on a retort stand.

Science 7-10

Science 7-10 provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real-world problems. Science emphasises the skills for working scientifically, as well as critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.

A smiling student holding up a freshly caught bream while standing next to a waterfront railing with a fishing rod.

Years 9 and 10

In Years 9 and 10, students can also choose the electives Marine Science and Agriculture.

A student wearing safety glasses, blue gloves, and a lab coat carefully using a volumetric pipette and filler bulb during a chemistry experiment.

Years 11 and 12

In Years 11 and 12, students can choose from different science disciplines, including:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth and Environmental Science
  • Investigating Science
  • Physics.
  • Marine Science
  • Agriculture

In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension.

Learning

Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress.

K - 6 Program

At Evans River K-12 School, our K–6 faculty provides a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6.