Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on how unique the biodiversity of New Zealand is


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING Elections 2023 by investigating the environmental policies of different parties
    • We are EXPLORING the environmental impact of people on Earth by researching the causes and effects of climate change



    Success Criteria    : 
    • I can discuss the causes of climate change
    • I can recall the main greenhouse gases
    • I can name the effects of climate change
    • I can define the term biotic factor and name examples 
    • I can define the term abiotic factor and name examples 


    Activities:

    • Design an advertising campaign (complete with posters, leaflets, etc.) to be displayed around the School to help people (both students and staff) combat climate change
    • Ocean acidification and rising sea level readings 
    • Practicing drawing scientific diagrams
    • Circle of Life (Lion King): what biotic and abiotic factors did you see?