Term 4 Week 1 and 2

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING...the history of NZ currency by discovering the material makeup of NZ coins

Kia ora year 9s, this week aftrr following up with an activity from last term, we will be learning about the history of NZ coins, and learn what alloys are.

Success Criteria: 

• I can draw scientific diagrams
• I can define alloy
• I can name different types of alloys
• I can discuss the benefits of alloys over pure metals
  
• I can outline the history of NZ coin materials
• I can use a bunsen burner safely

1. Scientific diagrams task
2. Alloy research task
3. NZ coin reading + questions
4. Turning a coin gold lab