Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the Treasures of New Zealand and what we can do to preserve / advertise them to the world


    Learning Intentions :  We are learning to (WALT)..
    • Explain the particle model of matter to someone 
    • Distinguish between physical and chemical reactions 
    • Describe the structure of the atom
    • Describe the key differences between the 3 subatomic particles 
    • Describe the structure and function of the periodic table 
    • Use the periodic table to explain the structure of various different atoms 
    • Use the periodic table to draw an electron configuration diagram / orbital diagram 
    • Define the terms compound and mixture and be able to give examples of each 
    • Success Criteria: I can/have...
    • Correctly explain the differences between solids, liquids and gasses using the particle model of matter 
    • Correctly tabulate the differences  between physical and chemical reactions 
    • Accurately describe the structure of the atom
    • Correctly identify and describe the key differences between the 3 subatomic particles 
    • Explain  the structure and function of the periodic table 
    • Understand how to write word equations for chemical reactions 
    • Correctly describe the terms compound and mixture and be able to give examples of each 

    Activities:

    1. Google classroom tasks - Slideshows on the topic of the week
    2. Videos on the topic 
    3. Education perfect tasks 

    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.