Term 2 Week 1

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING safety at speed by investigating car and bike science

Kia ora year 8's and welcome to week 1! For the first week of the term we will be finishing our 'safety' context by exploring the science of how helmets keep a person safe, and the dangers of drunk driving.

Success Criteria: 

• I can label the features of a helmet
• I can explain how the features of a helmet protect the rider
• I can use my knowledge of energy absorption to create a protective device
• I can list the effects of drinking alcohol on the human body
• I can discuss the dangers of drinking alcohol and driving

Activities:

1. Helmet labelled diagram
2. Safety device for an egg
3. Drink driving worksheet