An investigation into composite materials

small monomers Year 9 have concluded their topic on ‘materials’ with an investigation into composite materials. In a composite material the properties of two or more materials are combined to produce an improved material. A recent innovation has been the use of...

The opening topic in the Year 9 chemistry course

The opening topic in the Year 9 chemistry course focuses on ceramics. In particular, how the heating and cooling process results in re-crystallisation and the formation of a new structure. This new structure resulting in a material far harder and more durable than the...

Sedimentary cakes

Dr Richardson’s Year 8s have been working on the topic of sedimentary cakes.  This is their interpretation of the their favourite sedimentary rock formations in cake form!!  The best type of sedimentary cakes!