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  •                                                                   Go for the Gold Waterless Tattoos ...

    Kia Ora,

    This  term our context is around the upcoming winter olympics and we are all aiming to "Go for Gold". In Science we will be looking at the following topics.

    1. Biomechanics
    2. Levers and simple machines
    3. Forces and Motion
    4. Sports Science
    5. Mettalurgy.


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

    • Define a simple machine
    • List the different types of simple machines
    • Identify the different types of Levers.

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Copy the notes from the attached slideshow into your notebooks.
    2. Complete the following quiz-https://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/simple_machines/quiz392.html
    3. Match the simple machines- https://www.softschools.com/science/simple_machines/games/
    4. Word Search- https://www.softschools.com/science/simple_machines/games/wordsearch16.html
    5. Simple machine word scramble- https://www.softschools.com/science/simple_machines/games/wordscramble16.html
    6. Create a Catapult- Create a Catapult using popsicle sticks and cotton ball. Describe the category of lever this would come under ad measure how far you can throw the cotton ball. 
    7. Body as a Lever- Start by looking at the skeletal system- https://www.abcya.com/games/skeletal_system
    8. Levers in Human body- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zqrvcwx/revision/1

    Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
    Revisit your learning at home and complete any outstanding tasks. Complete Brain Pop