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  • orbits

    Kia Ora, 


    This week we will be looking at orbits in space. 

    As per usual, slides will be released on Google classroom during Session 1 at 8.30am. Follow the instructions and complete the assigned tasks outlined in the slides. This has all 3 sessions for the week so pace yourselves accordingly.

    Plan for the week is as follows

    Session 1: Brainpop 

    Session 2: Orbits in Space 

    Session 3: Sun-dial experiment. 

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the context of Space Race by adapting our understanding of objects in orbit 


    • We are FOCUSING on the context of Space Race by explaining how objects orbit in space 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Understand orbits in space and objects travel in space 


    • Describe the difference between natural and non-natural satellites

    Activities:

    1. Brain pop activity 
    2. Sun-dial experiment