Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...the olympics by discovering the structure and function of the body, including cells, muscles, bones and the respiratory system

    Kia ora year 8's. This week we will be examining our muscles.

    Success Criteria: 

    • I can carry out an experiment sensibly
    • I can explain the purpose of our muscles
    • I can compare voluntary and involuntary muscle
    • I can observe and notice features of my own muscles
    Activities:
    1. Muscles brainpop task (literacy)
    2. Muscle contraction and fatigue test (numeracy)
    3. Proprioception task
    4. Muscle cold test (numeracy)
    5. Muscle lab worksheet (literacy)