Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...
      • students' growing science knowledge when considering issues of concern to them.
    • We are EXPLORING...
      • various aspects of an issue and making decisions about possible actions.
    • We are EXPLORING...
    • the use of a range of scientific symbols, conventions, and vocabulary.

      Kia ora and welcome to Y8F1 science class for Term 2. 


    science

    My name is Mr. Hishey. I've been a foundation teacher at MHJC since 2009. I have taught Maths, Science, Global Studies, English, Foodtech, Photography and Music. I've also been a coach for the senior boys' football and  volleyball teams. I retired two years ago, however, my passion for teaching and learning has brought me back.

    Google Classroom: 2023

    8F1 - Class code: haip6iq

    For Term 2 here's the background that will help us explore the context- SURVIVOR. (AO L4: Nature of science)

    • How might the knowledge of Science help us survive a natural disaster, an accident or survive in a forest, desert or out in the sea?

    Learning Intention: First we begin to understand - explore.   We now know - focus.  then we do - action.

    We are learning to create a big picture for term 2 by mindmapping - context, research,hypothesis, plans, timelines, equipment, feedback, feedforward, home learning, experiments, graphs, journal, writeup, analysis, evaluation, conclusion.

    We are learning to weave out a strand in the mindmap and explore the possibility of a scientific investigation on a survival experiment. (explore, I wonder, What if...) 

    We are creating groups of students with a similar focus.

    Task: Read the learning intention of the context above and be very clear of the expectation. 

    Create and copy the mindmap from the board on your Science book. Use colours. 

     Think of what might interest you from the mind map.  Write it down. 

    Conference with me and have your book marked.

    Success cirteria: Completing the task above in two sessions. 

    Home learning: Please complete all  tasks for submit during the next class for marking.