T1 Week 11- 11 April - 17 April

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, organs and organ systems makes us who we are.

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING...comparing the various organ systems in the human body and selecting one system to explain its structure and function.

PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

• We are PLANNING... a slide presentation of our chosen organ system by collaborating in a group of 3 and demonstrating our understanding of the structure, role and function of the chosen organ system.

• identify the parts of the sheep's heart & the eye which is similar in humans.
• describe the structure and function of the heart & eye.

• Assessment task - Working in Groups of 3 - Research & Investigate the an organ system. Present your research as a Slide presentation - This could be about 3 slides.  It must include:
  • structure, role and function of the chosen organ system.
  • how this system works along with other organ systems 
• Education Perfect assessment task - 60 min covering all aspects of Cells, cell organelles.  Digestive system and circulatory systems - terms & labeling of parts.