Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on each of the stars within the Matariki cluster and what they represent
    • We are FOCUSING on the 3 stars Waitī, Waitā and Waipunārangi and identifying how they are linked to water to explain the water cycle.

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    Kia Ora ākonga, 

    This week we will be looking the 3 stars in the Matariki cluster and what they represent. The word 'wai' means water, so in pūtaiao we will be looking at the Water cycle 

    Plan for the week is as follows: 

    Tuesday:  Water cycle Magic school bus video and worksheet 

    Wednesday: Water cycle in a bag experiment and worksheet 

    Thursday: Work on your assessment  

    WATER CYCLE💧| The water cycle process | Easy science video - YouTube


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define what each of the stars waitī, waitā and Waipuna ā rangi signify

    • Describe the water cycle 

    • Investigate and describe different clouds and how they form 

    • Describe types of precipitation

    Activities:

    1. Brainpop activity
    2. Water in a bag experiment