30 August - 5 September

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 learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING...the continental drift theory and researching about: the structure of the earth and the rock cycle

Success Criteria:   I can/have:

• develop an understanding of the continental drift theory
• describe and explain the structure of the earth & the rock cycle with labelled diagrams.
• develop a basic understanding how scientists gather information and use evidence for their theories.
Do Now:

• Complete the tasks on Brainpop - Structure of the Earth & Plate tectonics
• Complete the Edpuzzle tasks on Structure of the Earth & Plate tectonics
• Complete Education Perfect tasks - Structure of the Earth
• Wednesday - Google Meets - Class discussion on the Structure of the Earth
  
• Thursday - Google Meets - Class discussion on the Continental drift theory

Can Do tasks