Section outline

  • Kia ora 8C1

    TERM 3  WEEK 9


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Begin to understand Earth's magnetic field


    Activities:

    1. Recap of how a magnetic field works around a magnet
    2. Make sense of Earth's magnetic field through discussion on projected image of Earth's magnetic field.
    3. Explore how a magnetic compass works (by detecting Earth's natural magnetic field)
    4. Video -   (watch up to 1.15secs)
    5. Make your own compass and test it
    6. Instructional writing on making a compass


    Homework:

    Education Perfect


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of the magnetic field
    • We are FOCUSING on observing and describing what a magnetic field looks like.
    • We are FOCUSING on discussing the Earth's natural magnetic field

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create our own compass