Education

A giant leap for students

By Djembe Archibald

Sep 11, 2023

Passing down knowledge: La Trobe University senior physics lecturer Dr David Hoxley and student Chloe Bray. Photo by Megan Fisher

Greater Shepparton Secondary College recently had a science lesson that was out of this world.

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The Year 10 physics and Japanese students took part in the online space design exercise, exploring the science of space travel.

Held on Monday, September 4, the day was a collaboration between the Japanese Embassy and experts from La Trobe University and Scienceworks.

Ready to learn: Students Liam Exton, Nathan Ferrier, Hamish McCully and Harrison Willaton. Photo by Megan Fisher

The students conducted an experiment using scientific equipment at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus, using their newfound knowledge to design a habitable moon base.

GSSC Year 10 students Ella Banawan and Kylaine Marquez said the day was enjoyable for several reasons.

All smiles: Students Ella Banawan and Kylaine Marquez. Photo by Megan Fisher

“It was a fun day for us as we learned a lot of new things and we also became more creative,” Ella said.

“We planned to design a liveable moon base, such as planting trees to produce water and oxygen. We also added solar panels for heat and electricity,” Kylaine said.