Term 1 - Week 6

Kia ora Year 9 Ngahere,

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING interactions of matter & energy to understand a range of contemporary solutions to issues and challenges around the Flatbush area.
• We are EXPLORING interactions of matter & energy to understand a range of contemporary solutions to issues and challenges through the investigation of Air, Water & Soil.
• We are EXPLORING interactions of matter & energy to understand a range of contemporary solutions to issues and challenges by collecting & investigating the hardness of different water supplies and pollution levels of local water sources.
• We are EXPLORING interactions of matter & energy to understand a range of contemporary solutions to issues and challenges by designing an experiment to compare the rate at which water soaks through various soils.

Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Take accurate readings using different types of scales.

• Measure volume accurately by taking the reading at the bottom of the meniscus.
• Select the appropriate instrument for specific measuring tasks.
• Use the SI system of units and measurements correctly.