25 May - 31 May

Kia ora 8C1

TERM 2   WEEK 7

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• State what is matter
• Start to develop an understanding of particles, atoms and molecules
• An idea about the structure of an atom

Activities:

1. Teacher prompts discussion on matter and atoms through questioning
2. Introduce the concept of molecules
3. Watch video - 
4. Group work to present understanding from video
5. Write example of water molecule (made from hydrogen and oxygen atoms) in books
6. Present visual of and discuss the structure of an atom with class and explain components
7. Interactive activity - https://www.ducksters.com/science/molecules.php

Homework:

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on identifying and comparing physical and chemical changes
• We are FOCUSSING on identifying and defining the properties of matter
• We are FOCUSSING on clarifying and developing our understanding of the particle nature of matter