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


    • Success Criteria: I can/have...

      •  identify the three main types of microorganisms
      •   research and classify
      • research the difference between bacteria and a virus using a venn diagram
      • research if we can use bacteria for experiment instead of virus
      • plan an investigation and an experiment using the Scientific method
      • Understand and recall the steps in the scientific method

      Activities

      1. Research and create an I wonder question
      2. begin to create a hypothesis with I think if... then
      3. Plan an investigation to prove your hypothesis using the scientific method
      4. create  a powerpoint with headings for each slide to be filled in later as and when required
      5. make sure all your slides are aligned to the outcome to prove your hypothesis
      6. Use checkpoints for staying on task and on schedule

      Follow Up Tasks:
      1. Ed Perfect

    • Make sure you share your slideshow with me for errors and omissions.