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    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
    EXPLORE / TŪHURAWe are EXPLORING how organisms pass on their genetic traits

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHIWe are PLANNING to Design and Construct models of a typical cell & DNA so that we can explain our ideas about Cell and DNA
    Success Criteria:  I can/have:
    • Identify and explain the structure and function of the DNA - this tasks needs to be completed in your book
    • make a model of the DNA
    Activities
    • Students are working on their assessment task research in groups.
    • make a model of the DNA (in class task 2 sessions). (Using Creativity, Collaboration, Communication)
    Complete tasks from Google Classroom and submit.

    Term 1 Assessment Task:  Due date has been extended to Wednesday 1st April
    In groups of 3 you will make a 3D model of the DNA -
    Teacher will be able to provide material for this.