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...
      • using a range of scientific symbols, conventions, and vocabulary.

                       Kia ora and welcome to Y7F1 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.

    7F1 - Class code: 2gukrnn

    For Term 2 here's the background that will help us explore the context:

    This year New Zealand will play co-host to the biggest women's sporting event in the world.

    The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia-New Zealand 2023™ will be a historic event on multiple levels. It is the first edition in the Southern Hemisphere, the first to be co-hosted by two confederations (AFC and OFC), and the first to feature 32 teams.
    Australia-New Zealand promises to unlock the untapped football potential of the Asia-Pacific region, deliver record-breaking crowds and long-term participation growth, and bring football together As One in 2023 to celebrate the women’s game.
    For more on the tournament, visit FIFA's website: https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023


    In this cross-curricular context, students will research, plan and prepare a ‘food truck’ style meal to feed MHJC’s International homestay students who will be visiting MHJC for three weeks in Term 3. Our guests will be attending a ‘World Cup’ football match and will be meeting at school for a eat-on-the-go style meal prior to their outing. The two strongest meals will be selected to mass produce into a ‘take-away’ package. Students will be required to work to a set budget + country for their menu design, which must include background information on their country, map/location, population, information about some players and current issues. Learning is focussed on the Social Science and Mathematics learning areas with Health & PE .

    For science we shall be focusing on: (AO: L3,4 - The nature of science)

     Science Fair (developing a Fair Test for MHJC’s STEM Fair)

    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, science fair, display, graphs, timelines, plans, assessment, home learning, experiments.  

    We are learning to focus on a strand of the mindmap and explore the possibility of a scientific investigation. (explore, I wonder, What if...) 

    We are creating groups of students with a similar focus.

    Task: Read the description 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.