T1 W7

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on our context of wai safety by explaining parts of the lung and the effects on this during drowning
• We are FOCUSING on our context of wai safety by developing floatation devices and explaining how these will resolve drowning or dangers in the water.
• We are FOCUSING on our context of wai safety by comparing the different floatation devices and how these will help resolve sinking/drowning in the water.

Kia ora ākonga, this week we will be continuing from last week and looking at the different parts of the lungs. We will also be looking at different floatation devices used in the water for safety. 

Plan for the week is as follows: 

Tuesday: Different floatation devices /Buoyancy experiment and Archimedes principles. 

Wednesday/Thursday: Parts of the respiratory system  theory notes, and lung dissection 

Friday: Scientific literacy - article and worksheet assigned 

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• • Label key parts of the respiratory system and their functions
  • Explain the purpose of the lungs
  • Describe how the lungs exchange gas
  • Describe what happens to the lungs during drowning.