Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on how the seasons are important to tree planting so that we can explain why Matariki is chosen as the best time of year for planting
    • We are FOCUSING... on identifying the features of living things to ensure our tree planting is successful

    Links to Holistic Report:  We understand why we are learning and why.  

    Activities:

    1. Literacy -- Cell theory + cell parts comic (on Google Classroom) + answer the quiz, finish the MRS GREN poster
    2. Education Perfect - Living vs. Non-living things + cells
    3. BrainPop -- Cell video + quiz
    4. Hands-on activities -- planting seeds so we can examine how they meet the MRS GREN criteria over time, microscope work to view cells, make our own cells 
    5. Demonstration: DNA extraction! 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Choose one planting method and then plant seeds in preparation of making observations on its growth
    • Correctly use a microscope to view and draw a variety of different cells so you can compare their shape and size
    • Explain how the cell parts help the cell function and to keep the organism alive
    • Extension: Prepare a cell sample to view under the microscope 
    Key terms:

    • Microscope, organism
    • Animal cell parts: nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, vacuole, cytoplasm, 
    • Plant cell parts: nucleus, cell wall, cell membrane, mitochondria, vacuole, cytoplasm, chloroplast