Section outline

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    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.

    5c's - Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity & Citizenship
    Learning Intentions:
     EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...tthe concepts of DNA, chromosomes, and related genetic terms.
    • Success Criteria:  I can/have:
      • Identify the different cellular organizational 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 a cell and its organelles while having fun.
    Why study about genetics? What is genetics

    https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2018/03/stan-walker/

    Documentary available on ETV 

    https://mhjc.etv.org.nz/tv/vod/view/151217

    Activities - Do NOW
      • Draw the diagram of a DNA strand & a molecule.
      • Complete the SCIPAD worksheet - pg. 134
      • BrainPop tasks - 
      • Education Perfect tasks
        • Vocab activities
        • DNA the Molecule