Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:


    We are FOCUSING on identifying the composition of atmosphere.

    We are FOCUSING on enhancing our understanding of the composition of atmosphere by adapting paper into a model of the Earth's atmosphere.

    We are FOCUSING on selecting information about the composition of atmosphere and explaining our understanding of it.


    Success Criteria: I can...

    • Write answers to questions about the composition of atmosphere.
    • Draw a labelled diagram of the layers of the Earth's atmosphere.
    • Make a model of the layers of the Earth's atmosphere.
    • Connect information about the composition of atmosphere.
    • Read an article about the composition of atmosphere.


                                                                                                              Achievement Objectives:

    Develop an understanding that water, air, rocks and soil, and life forms make up our planet and recognise that these are also Earth’s resources.


    Activities:


    Monday


      • The students will first watch a about the layers of atmosphere.
      • Then they will read about how air is a taonga to the Maori.
      • Afterwards, the students will write why air is important to people and the environment.
      • Then they will draw a diagram in their science books that shows the different layers of atmosphere using numbers, images, labels, text and arrows.
      • Finally they will think of all of the different vehicles which people have created for each layer of the atmosphere. Write a vehicle for each layer of the atmosphere and write what it’s purpose is used for. Finally, write a conclusion of which vehicle you would want to travel in with you choice of layer of atmosphere and why.


                                                                                                     Tuesday


      • The students will make a circle out of paper for each layer of the atmosphere, gradually increasing in size, and labelling each one.
      • On each layer the students will colour as well as decorate it.
      • The middle circle which the students will draw and colour in will be Earth.
      • After the students have finished their model they will look up layers of atmospheres from other planets and create digital art of it. Then they will create another model of the layers of atmosphere from that planet/s.


                                                                                                  Wednesday


      • The students will first watch this

      • In their science books the students will write and answer the questions below:

        1. Before you read this, what is the composition of atmosphere? 

        2. List stories, films, books which show the composition of atmosphere in them.

        3. What similarities or consistencies are there between them.

      • Students will then read the article Seagrasses continue to emit methane decades after death.

      • They will write any keywords and scientific vocabulary which is related to the composition of atmosphere.
      • Finally, they will rule a 10cm by 10cm frame and draw a picture, icon, or meme that represents the concept/theme of the composition of atmosphere.