Science

At Sunshine Beach SHS, Science and Marine represent a substantial part of the overall subject offerings within the school. We have a highly motivated and dedicated team of teachers with extensive experience both in teaching and industry who are passionate about their subject areas. Our staff have worked hard over the years to make their subjects fun and real-life by including many hands-on activities and excursions. Our laboratories and resources are modern and extensive. Hydroponics and aquaculture systems provide students with the opportunity for research, and our Marine Department has five vessels for on-water activities and powerboat licensing. Check out our individual subject areas to see these activities and resources.

In Science, our senior and transition years (Year 10) offerings include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Environment, and Marine Science.  In the middle school, students study the range of sciences following the Australian Science Curriculum. Many of our past students have gone into successful high paying careers like medicine, health sciences, engineering, architecture and international seafaring, to mention just a few.
Students in all year levels have been engaged in a diverse range of scientific investigations, research projects and field trips in all five fields of Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Marine and Earth and Environmental Science.  Students have also been involved in the development of the Aquaponics system that integrates the existing Aquaculture fish farming system with Hydroponics.  The system will be used by a number of year levels to understand the science behind the challenge of providing food for the future while being efficient in our use of energy and water.