T1 Week 5 - 2 Mar - 6 Mar

Context: He waka eke noa

Big Ideas: 

We are all on invited on a journey in the Waka. Each of come with our own unique identity and differences.  In Science we will be studying about our uniqueness. We will also be exploring that just as each of the cells/tissues/organs in the body have a unique function, they all need to coordinate to keep the body functioning and alive.  He Waka eke noa, is about working together and being our unique skill set to empower one another in our learning journey.   

5c's - Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity & Citizenship
Learning Intentions
We are EXPLORING how organisms pass on their genetic traits

We are PLANNING to perform investigations relating to DNA extraction so that we develop scientific skills

• draw a neat labelled diagram of a typical DNA
• follow the steps to extract DNA from banana/cheek cells

• Teacher leads the students to research and investigate about the DNA through various activities- DNA extraction from Banana, using videos and slide presentations and websites for animations.
• Education Perfect - complete the assigned tasks relating to the DNA.
• make a model of the DNA (in class task 2 sessions). (Using Creativity, Collaboration, Communication) . You will present your model to the class with a 2-3 minute speech.