Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    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

    Alex and Neha next to GREAT Ako

    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    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):

    1. Define opaque, transparent or translucent
    2. Decide whether the following objects are opaque, transparent or translucent
    3. Draw light rays
    4. Plot line graph of shadow length vs time

    Mahi Kāinga (Homework/Further Learning):

    shadow - Wiktionary, the free dictionary