T1 Week 6 - 7 March - 13 March

Context: Reconnecting

Big Ideas: 

We have become distanced from each other and in some ways isolated - from school, each other and sometimes ourselves.  This term we focus on discovering what makes us unique and reconnecting with others.  Our focus in Science will be to learn about our body - cells, cell division & genetics which makes us who we are.

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING...the concepts of DNA, chromosomes, and related genetic terms.
  

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING...developing an understanding of the cell theory and functions of the cell organelles
• We are FOCUSING...explaining the structure of a cell
  

PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

• We are PLANNING to prepare slides so that we can see cells on tissues.
• We are PLANNING to make a model & game of a cell & DNA so as to demonstrate our understanding of Cells 
• Success Criteria:  I can/have:
  
  • Identify the different cellular organisational levels and explain their functions - these tasks need to be completed in your book
    
  • make a model of a cell showing the various cell organelles
  • In groups of 4 - you will create a board game to help a young person of your age understand about a cell and its organelles while having fun.
  Activities - Do NOW
  • BrainPop tasks - 
  • Education Perfect tasks
    
  • Vocab activities
  • DNA the Molecule
  Class Task:
  In pairs, you will make a 3D model of a cell - You must bring all the required material to class (Teacher may be able to support) Cell Model & Board Game is due on 7th March.
  Homework tasks - Log on to Education Perfect and complete activities on 25th February.