Section outline


  • Kia ora 7F1 students. Below you will find this terms Achievement Objectives and the Learning Intention for the next few weeks. I have also outlined what will happen in each session of the week.


    Big Idea: “Tūrangawaewae - Where do we stand?” Māori World View


    Achievement Objectives


    Nature of science

    Investigating in science


    • Build on prior experiences, working together to share and examine their own and others’ knowledge.

    • Ask questions, find evidence, explore simple models, and carry out appropriate investigations to develop simple explanations.


    Planet Earth and beyond

    Earth systems


    • Develop an understanding that water, air, rocks and soil, and life forms make up our planet and recognise that these are also Earth’s resources.

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the difference between the Earth and other planets.
    • We are FOCUSING to discuss our understanding of the time cycles of Earth.
    • We are FOCUSING to identifying the layers of the Earth.


    SUCCESS CRITERIA


    • Explain how the tilt of the Earth causes day and night
    • Describe how the tilt of the Earth causes the seasons.
    • Understand that poles having very long days and nights.
    • Know the difference between Northern and Southern Hemisphere in seasons
    • Describe the four layers of the Earth


    Lesson 1: You tube clip 'Layers of the Earth'. Powerpoint presentation explaining the four layers of the Earth.

    Lesson 2: Draw the layers of the Earth in your book. Give it a title and label the different layers.

    Lesson 3: Layers of the Earth sorting activity. Work through brainpop.