Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification
    • We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research
    • We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseases
    • We are EXPLORING healthy and balanced diets, and looking at food labels to plan a healthy meal.
    • We are EXPLORING the digestive system, and looking at how food is broken down and absorped in the body
    • We are EXPLORING what we need food for and the Energy content in food.
    • We are EXPLORING a Healthy Teenagers Brain and its development through a healthy diet

    Big Idea:  Lessons Learned in Lockdown 

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Be able to describe the major food groups and give an example of each 
    • Explain what these food groups to inside the body 
    • Describe the elements of a balanced diet 
    • Explain why a balanced diet is necessary 
    • Explain what different types of diets look like 
    • Investigate a food label 
    • Investigate preparing food - healthy and safety wise 
    • Investigate the chemistry of cooking 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Describe the main food groups and give an example of each 
    • Identify and label a diagram of the digestive system 
    • Briefly describe the use of the different food groups in the body
    • Research different types of diets 
    • Explain what a balanced diet is and why it is necessary for a healthy life 
    • Investigate preparing food in a healthy way. 
    • Investigate the chemistry of cooking 

    Activities:

    1. Google classroom tasks 
    2. Brain pop 
    3. Videos on the topic 

    Homework:

    All work not completed in class Will be completed for Homework !!