T2 Week 1 - 15 Apr - 19 Apr

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 Design and Present information so that we can explain our ideas about the DNA and how genetic traits are passed on.

• Identify and explain the structure and function of the DNA - this tasks needs to be completed in your book
• Completed my research and have collaborated with my group

• Students will be watching videos at home relating the assessment tasks
• Students will be participating in online quiz activities to reinforce concepts from Term 1.
• Students are completing their assessment task research in groups.  Slide presentations due on Wednesday 22nd April.
• Completing the research on the following questions:

• 1. Describe/Explain the structure & functions of the human DNA. 

  2. Define the meaning of genetics and the various vocabulary related to genetics.

  3. Differentiate between genes, alleles, homozygous and heterozygous with examples.

  4. What is CRISPR? What are the ethical and social implications of this technique of gene editing.

  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/26/health/gene-editing-babies-china.html