Term 2 - Week 4

Based on Monday's Google Hangout, we needed to carry over our work to complete the Superhero Task.  Please be prepared for the Google Hangout on Wednesday.  

Moving into Term 2 "Unexpected" Context 

According to the Google dictionary, a superhero is "a benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers, such as Superman".

We want to find out what the different powers are, the benefits and explore how they "could" occur. 

In your group, select ONE superhero / comic movie.  Please make sure it is age appropriate so I don't get parent phone calls about your choice.  Watch the selected movie individually. 

1) Identify the characters in the movie that exhibit superhuman powers (note: you may have more than one character so you need to identify them all!) 

2) Describe the characters' superhuman powers

3) Give reason to why /how the characters got these superhuman powers 

4) Research to see if there are any similar human genetic disorders.  Several helpful links are listed below.  

5) Put all the information into a Google Slideshow.  

The video below shows the probability of an individual having a "superhero" power due to genetics. 

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING...human development by conceptualising the process of reproduction in the form of a story
• We are EXPLORING...how the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and cell division are connected to genetic variation