Weekly outline

  • General

  • 31 January - 6 February

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    Kia Ora 10M1. I am delighted to be your Science teacher again this year. For all the new students in this class, my name is Ms Premdeep and my email id is cpremdeep@mhjc.school.nz

    This term our context is around " Nature vs Nurture" and the strand in Science  that we are going to cover is Genetics and Evolution.

  • 7 February - 13 February

                                                                   DNA vs. RNA – 5 Key Differences and Comparison | Technology Networks

    Kia ora...

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define a cell.
    • List the differences and similarities between plant and animal cells.
    • Identify the position of chromosome and DNA in a cell.
    • Draw and explain the structure of a DNA.

    Activities:

    1. Copy the notes from the powerpoint.
    2. Complete Pg 138 from the Scipad.

    Homework:
    Complete all the EP tasks



  • 14 February - 20 February

                                                                   Karotyoping: What It Can Reveal and How It's Done

    Kia ora. 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define terms such as DNA and Gene.
    • Explain the terms- karyotype and karyogram.
    • Explain chromosomal abnormalties with examples

    Activities:

    1. Complete pgs- 135, 136 and 139 from the Scipad into your notebooks
    2. Watch the slideshow on genetic abnormalities.
    3. Complete the document Forensic investigation into your notebooks,
    4. Practical- Extracting DNA
    5. Extension Activity-  Protein Synthesis: 1) Watch the Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oefAI2x2CQM 2) Read through the slideshow named Genetics 1 3) Complete EP task 4) In your notebooks explain the different steps in protein synthesis and its use in the body.

    Homework:
    Complete all EP tasks.


  • 21 February - 27 February

                                                                      Variation and its Types - Somatogenic, Discontinuous, Germinal Varations


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define variation.
    • Identify between continuous and discrete variation.

    Activities:

    1. Practical- M&M activity
    2. Complete the questions from the following link into your notebooks- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpffr82/articles/z6j66g8?course=zwph6g8

    Homework:
    Write here...


  • 28 February - 6 March


                                                                   Ten Punnett Square Worksheet Ideas for Middle School through AP Levels

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    •  Use the terms homozygous dominant, heterozygous and homozygous recessive to determine genotypes.

    • Construct a Punnett square using the parents' genotypes.

    • Calculate the probability that a particular offspring will inherit a given genotype or phenotype.

    Activities:

    1. Complete the Punnett square activities from the Scipad.
    2. Copy the definitions for Terms such as Allele, homozygous, heterozygous, Dominant, Recessive, Genotype, Phenotype.
    3. Beaker Babies activity.
    4. Fast Finishers- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgtdb82/revision/2 . Learn the differences between Mitosis and Meiosis from the above link.
    Homework:

    EP task


  • 7 March - 13 March

                                                                   What is a mutation? | Facts | yourgenome.org


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define Mutation.
    • Explain the reasons for different mutations.
    • Discuss helpful and harmful mutations.
    • Identify the different parts in a flower

    Activities:

    1. Copy the notes on Mutation from the attached slideshow
    2. Complete the document on Punnett squares in your notebook.
    3. Practical task- Flower dissection- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COjHUQ_TNYo

    Homework:
    Education Perfect


  • 14 March - 20 March

  • 21 March - 27 March

                                                                                   Darwin, evolution, & natural selection (article) | Khan Academy


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define and explain terms such as Evolution, Natural selection and Artificial selection.
    • Discuss the ethics surrounding the different decisions relating to genetics.

    Activities:

      1. Theory of evolution- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcpB_986wyk
      2. Darwins theories- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urSNtaQKOAk
      3. Copy the definition of Evolution and Natural selection from the powerpoint into your notebooks. Powerpoint in included under Week 6 planning.
      4. Complete the pages from Scipad into your notebooks.
      5. Activity on Ethics- You will be given 3 different scenarios on genetics.
      6. Function Finder activity- Find the documents in the folder. Use the following link to find the name of the protein- https://www.uniprot.org/blast/

    Homework:
    EP task



  • 28 March - 3 April

  • 4 April - 10 April

  • 11 April - 17 April

                                                                     

  • 18 April - 24 April

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  • 25 April - 1 May

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  • 2 May - 8 May

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.

                                                                      What are Atoms? - vnaya.com


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Calculate the atomic number, mass number, number of protons, neutrons and electrons.
    • Draw the orbital diagram for a given atom.
    • Write the electronic configuration for a given atom.

    Activities:

    1. Copy the notes from the slide to your book. The attached slide is called " Material world - Part 1"
    2. Complete pages 12 and 14 from the scipad in your books.
    3. Copy the points from the attached slide- Material World - Part 2. This is on Electronic configuration and Ions
    4. Complete pages 15, 24 and 25 from Scipad

    Homework:
    EP task.


  • 9 May - 15 May

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.

                                                                     What are Atoms? - vnaya.com


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Explain the formation of ions for different elements.
    • Define an ionic compound.
    • Write the chemical formula for ionic compounds.
    • Write the worder equation for Acid- Metal reaction.

    Activities:

    1. Complete the questions on Ions from the attached document- Material world - Yr 10 part 3
    2. Complete the review questions from Scipad.
    3. Experiment on Metal- Acid Reaction.
    4. Complete Page 53 from Scipad 2 into your notebooks.

    Homework:
    EP task on Ionic Compounds


  • 16 May - 22 May

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.
                                                                      What are Atoms? - vnaya.com

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Balance simple chemical equations

    Activities:

    1. Complete pages 19 and 20 from the Scipad.
    2. Complete Balancing equations from the following link- https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/balancing-chemical-equations/latest/balancing-chemical-equations_en.html
    3. Complete the questions from the attached document

    Homework:
    EP task


  • 23 May - 29 May

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.

                                                                      What are Atoms? - vnaya.com


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Write a worded equation for the reaction between Metal and oxygen.
    • Test for presence of oxygen

    Activities:

    1. Memorise the first 20 elements of the periodic table by making Flash cards.
    2. Conduct experiments 1) Burning of magnesium ribbon 2) Reacting Manganese dioxide with hydrogen peroxide.
    3. Complete questions on Page 55 from the Scipad.

    Homework:
    EP


  • 30 May - 5 June

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.


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    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Test for presence of Carbon dioxide.
    • Write worded equation for the reaction between metal carbonates and hydrochloric acid.

    Activities:

    1. Conduct an experiment that involves the reaction between metal carbonates and acid.
    2. Complete the questions on the above from the Scipad.
    3. Complete the EP task on the day that you are at home.

    Homework:
    EP task


  • 6 June - 12 June

                                                                  Electronic Circuit - Electricity for Kids - Science4Fun
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Build a series and Parallel circuits.
    • Measure and calculate the current in a Series and Parallel circuit.

    Activities:

    1. Practical- Build a Series and Parallel Circuit with 2 bulbs each. Use an ammeter to measure the current flowing through each bulb.

    Homework:
    Revisit the learning at home.




  • 13 June - 19 June

                                                                    Electronic Circuit - Electricity for Kids - Science4Fun

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Measure the Voltage flowing through a Series and Parallel Circuit.
    • Solve problems involving Voltage calculations in a Series and Parallel circuit.
    • Solve Problems involving Current calculations in a Series and Parallel circuit.

    Activities:

    1. Complete calculations on Current in Series and Parallel circuit from the Scipad.
    2. Practical activity- Measure the voltage in a Series and Parallel Circuit.
    3. Copy the main points on Electricity into your notebooks.

    Homework:
    EP task




  • 20 June - 26 June

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • Define Ohm's Law
      • Calculate Voltage, Current and Resistance using Ohm's Law

    Activities:

      1. Copy the notes into your books from the attached slide.
      2. Complete the questions from the slideshow on Voltage, Current and resistance.
      3. Complete the questions from the following link- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8b2pv4/test
      4. Practical- Relationship between Voltage, Current and Resistance

    Homework:
    EP Task




  • 27 June - 3 July


                                                                        Parallax Error (How Parallax Error Happens, How to Avoid Parallax Error) -  YouTube

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to apply our understanding of the material and physical world so that we can use it for our future entrepreneurial ventures.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the different errors during an experiment.
    • Devise ways to reduce errors during an experiment.

    Activities:

    1. Copy notes on Errors into your notebooks- Human error, Random error, systemic error
    2. Complete a practical activity on Reaction times- During this experiment you should think of ways to reduce errors.
    3. Complete the EP task

    Homework:
    EP Task




  • 4 July - 10 July

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to observe and measure the outcome of an experiment.
    • We are EXPLORING to balance equations.
    • We are EXPLORING to calculate the number of electrons, protons, neutrons and mass number of any given atom.
    • We are EXPLORING to conduct experiments related to Voltage, Current and resistance
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the risks in a laboratory.
    • We are FOCUSING on developing safe lab habits.
    • We are FOCUSING developing a better understanding of the material and physical world.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to apply our understanding of the material and physical world so that we can use it for our future entrepreneurial ventures.


  • 11 July - 17 July

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  • 18 July - 24 July

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  • 25 July - 31 July

    Kia ora...

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Write here

    Activities:

    1. Write here
    2. Write here

    Homework:
    Write here...


  • 1 August - 7 August

  • 8 August - 14 August


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the variables in a given experiment.
    • Conduct a scientific investigation with minimal errors.
    • Plot and analyse a linear graph for the investigation.

    Activities:

    1. Complete the conclusion part for the Spring investigation. Use the following questions to complete your evaluation a) How did you avoid Zero error b) How did you avoid Parallax error c) How did you ensure that your results were reliable d) Write 2-3 Science points about the experiment.
    2. Complete the write -up for the catapult investigation.

    Homework:
    Practice for your NCEA.


  • 15 August - 21 August

  • 22 August - 28 August

  • 29 August - 4 September

                                                                   Magnetism - AccessScience from McGraw-Hill Education

    Kia ora...

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define Magnetism.

    Activities:

    1. Copy notes from the projector on Magnetism and the Magnetic Field.
    2. Conduct an experiment to see the magnetic field lines around the bar magnet.
    3. Complete pages 84, 85, 86 from the Scipad.

    Homework:
    Revisit your learning at home.


  • 5 September - 11 September

                                                                      Magnetism - AccessScience from McGraw-Hill Education


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define an electromagnet.
    • List the uses of an electromagnet.

    Activities:

    1. Practical on Electromagnet.
    2. Complete the notes from the attached document into your books.
    3. Complete the pages on Electricity and Magnetism into your books

    Homework:
    Write here...





    https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/997-magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri

  • 12 September - 18 September

    https://www.abcya.com/games/skeletal_system

  • 19 September - 24 September

                                                                   Muscle Fatigue v.s. Muscle Soreness | Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

    Activities:

    1. Complete the practical task on Muscle fatigue.
    2. Complete EP task on Respiration.

    Homework:
    Please revisit your learning at home and complete all pending EP tasks.


  • 26 September - 2 October

  • 3 October - 9 October

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  • 10 October - 16 October

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  • 17 October - 23 October


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the different parts of the heart.
    • Explain the function of the heart.

    Activities:

    1. Watch a Video- Exploring the heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s5iCoCaofc
    2. Teacher explanation using the powerpoint.
    3. Watch a video- https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/videos/1608-blood-flow-through-the-heart
    4. Heart Dissection
    5. Label the parts of the heart- https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2355-labelling-the-heart
    6. Complete the EP task on Heart & Blood

    Homework:
    EP task


  • 24 October - 30 October


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Interpret scientific articles and graphs.
    • Identify the variables in a scientific investigation.

    Activities:

    1. Complete the task on plotting graphs and identifying variables from the attached document.
    2. Analyse the following article- https://www.snexplores.org/article/analyze-this-hardened-wood-sharp-steak-knives
    3. Analyse the following- https://www.snexplores.org/article/analyze-this-cows-burp-less-methane-after-early-life-treatment
    4. Complete the EP task 

    Homework:
    Practice for CAT using the EP tasks under Nature of Science and Scientific Literacy


  • 31 October - 6 November

  • 7 November - 13 November

  • 14 November - 20 November

  • 21 November - 27 November

  • 28 November - 4 December

  • 5 December - 11 December

  • 12 December - 18 December

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