Monday, 12 July 2010
More than 450 high school students from nine Perth metro schools participating in science investigation means much more than just science - it is building knowledge for the future.
The new science library at The University of Western Australia (UWA) was the stage for the recent 2010 PICSE (Primary Industry Centre for Science Education) Science Investigation Awards.
Last year, only Year 10 students from just five schools participated in the first PICSE Science Investigation Awards. In 2010, Years 8, 9 and 10 students from Mirrabooka SHS, Duncraig SHS, Shenton College, John Forrest SHS, St Stephens School in Duncraig, Mt Lawley SHS, Carine SHS, and Mercy College took part.
They presented their science investigations and findings to around 30 judges, representing UWA, the food and agriculture industry and wider community.
"With participation nearly trebling 2010, the PICSE Science Investigation Awards is thriving at UWA. We are delighted to see the enthusiasm of participants and teachers. It really is living proof that science is indeed for everyone," Ms Samantha Greene, Activity Centre Coordinator (PICSE), said.
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