Term 3 - Week 3
Section outline
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING properties of light in Olympic events
- We are EXPLORING innovative ideas or improvements for the use of light in future Olympic games, demonstrating an ability to think creatively and critically about real-world applications.
- We are EXPLORING specific examples of how light technology is used in the Olympics, such as in timing systems, lighting for visibility and safety, and enhancing broadcast quality.
Wänanga: GREAT Ako

Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

Context:'Spirit of Kotahitanga'
MHJC Values: Awhinatanga/Compassion: Positive partnerships
Paearu Angitu (Success Criteria): I can...
- explain key concepts such as reflection, refraction, and dispersion with accuracy.
- demonstrate the ability to describe how light interacts with different materials and surfaces.
- analyse specific examples of how light technology is used in the Olympics, such as in timing systems, lighting for visibility and safety, and enhancing broadcast quality.
Hei Mahi (Activities):
- Define opaque, transparent or translucent
- Decide whether the following objects are opaque, transparent or translucent
- Draw light rays
- Plot line graph of shadow length vs time
Mahi Kāinga (Homework/Further Learning):