Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the physical world focussing on forces and how these forces affect movement of an athlete
    • We are EXPLORING our ability to work independently in a lab setting to perform a variety of practical force related experiments which will lead up to our NCEA investigation
    • We are EXPLORING the living world focussing on genetics and how variation and genetics play a role in sports.
    • We are EXPLORING the Nature of Science by participating and contributing to understanding how DNA and various characteristics both favourable and unfavourable are inherited.

    I am a learner with innovation skills that will enable me to navigate the 21st century:

    • Emerging:
      • I think creativity to solve challenges
      • I demonstrate the skills to work collaboratively with others
      • I have oral, written and non-verbal communication skills
    • Growing:
      • I work creativity with others to solve challenges
      • When working collaboratively, I exercise flexibility and willingness to compromise to achieve a common goal
      • I am a clear communicator; oral, written and nonverbal



    Learning Intentions :  We are learning to (WALT)...
    • Understand key differences between asexual and sexual reproduction 
    • Describe variation and discuss its importance 
    • Measure features that show variation 
    • Describe the basic process by which genetic information is passed from one generation to the next
    • Describe the role and importance of DNA 
    • Complete Punnett squares in order to predict patterns of inheritance
    • Discuss the process and ethics of cloning 
    • Demonstrate  a basic understanding of the evolutionary process
    • Describe how living things in NZ are unique to us
    • Describe how living things have changed over time 

    • Success Criteria: I can/have...
    •  Explain the key differences between sexual and asexual reproduction
    • Discuss and explain why variation is necessary and thus important
    • Investigate a few features of variation within the Whanau 
    • Describe how genetic information is passed from generation to generation 
    • Practically investigate DNA and explain its structure by making a model
    • Successfully predict patterns of inheritance by performing Punnett square crosses 
    • Fully discuss the ethics of cloning 
    • Explain the evolutionary process by using NZ animals as a reference 


    • Activities:

    1. Google classroom activities 

    2. Education Perfect tasks 

    3. Brain pop 

    4. Various Videos on these topics 

    Homework:

    Work not completed in class will be for HOMEWORK. Please complete all your work in the google classroom doc - do NOT make a copy and store it else where !! Please also check your e-mails and google classroom for feedback on your work.