Term 2 Week 5 + 7

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on comparing plant cells and animal cells to see how and why they differ in their functions
• We are FOCUSING on explaining the properties of our rongoā by identifying the different parts of a plant and their functions.
• We are FOCUSING on enhancing our understanding of plants by using a microscope to identify and define features of a plant.

Kia Ora ākonga, 

We will be moving into Rongoā ( traditional medicinal Māori plants) and how these were used. 

These will be covered over the next few weeks and we will start with plant classification and parts of plants before moving into this. 

Plan for this week is as follows:

Monday: Tāne forest scavenger hunt (We will be looking at native plants and medicinal plants)

Wednesday: Learning from home. This will be on googleclassroom. (You MUST complete this in order to do experiments when you come back) 

Thursday: Relief: Education perfect ( Plant classification ) 

Friday: Catch-up on the week's work/Brain pop

Plan next week is as follows ( Week 7 )

Monday: Visit and outline/measure rongoā garden to use for Maths/ Microscope correct use 

Wednesday: Onion cell microscope experiment

Thursday/Friday: parts of a plant and function/ photosynthesis and transpiration experiment if time allows 

Success Criteria: I can..

• Outline the similarities an differences between plant and animal cells
• Use a microscope, and describe its basic features and functions. 
• Name the major parts of plants and describe their function 
• State the purpose and features of the process of photosynthesis. 
• Explain how plants move water from their roots to their leaves
• Students will understand the cultural, historical and social significance of Rongoā Maori.