Section outline

  • Kia ora 8C1


    WEEK 2

    Context - He waka eke noa

    Under our context this term we will be looking at a tool of classification that allows it's user to identify items in the natural world. We will be exploring different habitats and how the plant life there has adapted to these habitats for their survival. However, given our changing environment due to elevated carbon dioxide levels, we will reflect on what does it mean for our plant biodiversity and the flow on effect on other organisms on planet Earth. We will also delve into the prospect of finding solutions collectively through collaboration, cooperation and communication 


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the classifications that scientists use to identify species and organisms
    • We are EXPLORING parts of a plant
    • We are EXPLORING features of plants that help them adapt to their environment


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • State the purpose and need  of classification in Science
    • Create a dichotomous key
    • Use a dichotomous key


    Activities:

    1. Why is classification important?
    2. TedEd talk on classification of living things-https://ed.ted.com/on/2ILlCz9A
    3. Quiz-http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/classifying_living_things/quiz874.html
    4. Experience a dichotomous key-classification activity with pens and pencils
    5. Watch video on classification of birds-
    6. Use a dichotomous key of leaves to classify and identify a particular leaf
    7. Create your own dichotomous key 
    8. Interactive game-https://fergusonfoundation.org/btw-students/fish-identification/


    Homework:

    Education Perfect task