Term 3 Week 2
Section outline
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Kia Ora ākonga,
This week we will be focusing on the scientific method. This is the process or method that we use to research and record our findings.Scientists use the scientific method to study, learn, and come up with an answer!
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING what matter is by experimenting with 'butter-beer icecream'
- We are EXPLORING by observing the 3 states of matter through rangahau
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define the steps of the scientific method
- Use the scientific method for experiments. ( This will be important for your assessment at the end of the term)
Activities:
- Scientific method sorting activity
- 'Butter beer' experiment - Recording this using the scientific method.
Homework:
Brainpop
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing a scientific method for our experiments
- We are FOCUSING on identifying the steps of the scientific method by conducting our 'ice cream' experiment and explaining the steps within it.