Section outline


  • Big Idea:  To investigate the biodiversity of New Zealand by looking at Ecology 

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Describe the basic structure of the earth 
    • Investigate natural cycles in the world - like the water cycle and carbon cycle 
    • Describe the process es involved in the water cycle 
    • Predict what would happen should man interfere with the water cycle 
    • Distinguish between vertebrates and invertebrates 
    • Use simple keys to identify unknown organisms or objects 
    • Distinguish between ecosystems, communities and populations 
    • Define the word habitat and describe the habitats of a range of organisms 
    • Describe how an organism's adaptations help it survive in its habitat 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the different spheres of the earth  
    • Describe the water cycle and discuss why it is important
    • Predict what would happen should man interfere with the water cycle 
    • Tabulate the differences between all the classes of Vertebrates and the invertebrates esp arthropods 
    • Distinguish between ecosystems, communities and populations 
    • Discuss various habitats for a range of organisms 
    • Describe how adaptations help an organism survive in its particular habitat.

    Activities:

    1. Google classroom tasks 
    2. Videos on the topic 

    Homework:

    COVID 19 working from home! 

    Please check your e-mail everyday I will attempt to catch up with you regarding SCIENCE work that you CAN complete at home. Please note all work that has NOT been completed as yet, is to be completed NOW. 

    I will also be setting a few tasks on Education perfect and in your Google Classroom for you to do so please check these sites daily.