T1 W7+8

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING our context of the Te Matatini by investigating the different adaptations of living things in extremely cold climates.
• We are FOCUSING our context of Te Matatini by experimenting with 'blubber' to investigate how these adaptations help living things survive in cold climates.
• We are FOCUSING our context of Te Matatini by connecting our learning of adaptations to our own way of mimicking animal adaptations to survive in similar conditions

Kia Ora akongā, 

This week we will  be moving into the colder habitats and discover the different adaptations that living things here, have. We will also look at what biotic and abiotic factors are as well as different examples of structural adaptations. 

Plan for the week is as follows: 

Tuesday: Adaptations presentation ( Each group will be assigned an animal with a scientist video and information. You will create a presentation identifying the different structural and behavioural adaptations, 

Wednesday: Blubber experiment and 'My trip to Antarctica' activity on Google classroom 

Thursday/Friday: Backyard exploration. Take pictures of different living things ( biotic and abiotic factors )  in your local area. You will identify what adaptations they have and what habitat they are in.

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Define abiotic and biotic factors 
• Explain why adaptations are important for the survival of a species