Section outline


  • Context: Earth to Space

    This term our focus is on understanding our place in the universe in relation to our planet earth. We will also be Exploring, Developing our understanding about the origins of the universe, our earth and how earth is constantly changing.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...the Nature of the universe, theories of origins and how scientists observe & collect data relating to the universe.
    Success Criteria:   I can/have:
    • develop an understanding of galaxies & our milky way
    • gathered information about black holes
    • develop an understanding & appreciation of distances in space.
    Do Now:
    • Watch the videos below
    • Complete the Edpuzzle tasks on Black Holes
    • Complete Education Perfect tasks
    Independent research task - Choose one of the following space related topics and use a planning tool to make notes of your ideas
    • Galaxies
    • Milky Way
    • Constellations
    • Black holes
    Write a 300 word information report on your research topic in your Science Book.

    Useful Websites:
    https://www.ducksters.com/science/galaxies.php
    https://www.ducksters.com/science/black_hole.php#:~:text=A%20black%20hole%20is%20where,for%20even%20light%20to%20escape.
    https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-a-black-hole-k4.html
    https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/space/article/black-holes