At Bundaberg North SHS we strive to provide opportunities for students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in recognition of the global need for STEM skills to create and support emerging technological breakthroughs. We provide a range of STEM related pathways and encourage students to explore STEM careers through our broad curriculum and extra-curricular offerings
STEM for all 7-10
| - Wide Bay Drones experience
- Aviation excursion to Bert Hinkler Aviation centre
- Animal dissection and analysis activities
- Water separation and purification
- Car crash investigation and safety design
- Forensic science
| - Adventure game creation and artwork design
| - Solar Boats design challenge
- CO2 dragsters design challenge
- Laser cutting/3D printing
- Light box and small electrical construction
| - Year 7 Garden bed design
- Year 8 Putt-putt course design
- Year 9 CQUniversity Incursion: Crane Forces
- Year 10 Mathema Maths Gallery visit
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| STEM for all 11-12 | - Kinkuna Sand Mining visit - extraction and exploration processes
- Meadow vale nature reserve quadra plant growth analysis
- Bacterial growth analysis
- Battery production (Chemistry)
- Titration
| - Data management
- Website creation
- Video production
- Drones in the workplace
| - Dog Kennel design/fabrication
- Concreting
- Sand Anchors
- G-clamp analysis
- Plumb bobs to industry standard
| - General Maths - Valuer visit
- Essential Maths - Home loan broker visit
- Maths Methods - Redesign a soft drink can
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Extension/optional activities:
General STEM Activities: - QUT STEM Trip (Year 10)
- Girls STEM-tacular Camp
- Aviation Exposition Visit
- Reef Guardian Eco challenge
| - Prof Derek Richard (Immunologist visit)
- Primary school science experiment outreach program
- Surfing Scientist visit
- Biology work experience at QUT laboratory
| | - Power of Engineering
- JRZ/McHugh Steel Immersion day (construction)
- Immersion Manufacturing Trade Ready Program
- Science and Engineering Challenge (Year 10)
| - Australian Maths Competition
- Year 7/8 Maths Quiz
- Maths Teams Challenge
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For subject specific enquiries please contact:
| Science HOD, James Peach
'science@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au' | Technologies (& Engineering) HOD, Guy Cooper
'technology@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au'
| Mathematics HOD, Andrew Duncan
'math@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au'
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For general STEM-related enquiries please contact STEM HOD Andrew Duncan 'math@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au'