9W2 Science

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• Select week General

  General

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  • Select activity 9W2 Science Assessment 1 - Body and Mind Challenge

    

    9W2 Science Assessment 1 - Body and Mind Challenge Assignment
  • Select activity 9W2 Assessment 2 - legends and reactions

    

    9W2 Assessment 2 - legends and reactions Assignment
  • Select activity 2023 Common Assessment Task - Science

    

    2023 Common Assessment Task - Science Assignment
• Select week Term 1 Week 1

  Term 1 Week 1
• Select week Term 1 Week 2

  Term 1 Week 2

  Kia ora and welcome to week 2! This week we will exploring lab safety and hazard symbols. 

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can list the rules of the science lab
  • I can explain why we need to keep safe in the lab

  Activities:

  1. Spot the hazards
  2. Lab safety poster explanations
  3. Hazard symbols diagram table

  
  
• Select week Term 1 Week 3

  Term 1 Week 3

  Kia ora and welcome to week 3! This week we will be recapping hazard symbols, working together in groups, and beginning to explore the eye.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can list identify hazard symbols
  • I can explain how to work well in a group

  Activities:

  1. Hazard symbols kahoot
  2. Working in a group cups activity
  3. Questions about body organs
  4. Optical illusions infographic activity

  
  
• Select week Term 1 Week 4

  Term 1 Week 4

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by observing the eye

  
  

  Kia ora and welcome to week 4! This week we will exploring the structure and function of the eye. 

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can label the anatomy of the eye
  • I can explain the function of features of the eye

  Activities:

  1. Eye diagram
  2. Eye dissection

  
  
• Select week Term 1 Week 5

  Term 1 Week 5

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by researching important nutritional groups

  
  

  Kia ora and welcome to week 5! This week we will exploring nutrition by learning about the 6 food groups.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can name the 6 food groups
  • I can explain why each food group is important for the human body
  • I can create a healthy meal plan for a teenager including the food groups

  Activities:

  1. Nutrition table
  2. Meal plan for a teenager

  
  
• Select week Term 1 Week 6

  Term 1 Week 6

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by researching important nutritional groups

  
  

  Kia ora and welcome to week 6! This week we are continuing to explore nutrition by applying our knowledge of the 6 food groups, carrying out an experiment about carbohydrates, and exploring an example of a disease caused by inadequate nutrition.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can create a healthy meal plan for a teenager including the food groups
  • I can explain the difference between simple and complex sugars
  • I can carry out an investigation 
  • I can identify some of the risks of inadequate nutrition

  Activities:

  1. Meal plan for a teenager - paragraph component
  2. Simple and complex sugars lab
  3. Kwashiarkor article + questions

  
  
• Select week Term 1 Week 7

  Term 1 Week 7

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by discovering the organs of the digestive system

  
  

  Kia ora and welcome to week 7! This week we are exploring the organs of the digestive system and learning how they function together.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can list the organs of the digestive system
  • I can explain the function of the different organs of the digestive system

  Activities:

  1. Digestive organs cut-and-stick activity
  2. Digestive organs fact cards

  
  
• Select week Term 1 Week 8

  Term 1 Week 8

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by recognising the structure and function of organs of the respiratory system

  
  

  Kia ora and welcome to week 8! This week we are exploring the organs involved in the respiratory system - and the purpose of breathing

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can list and describe the features of the respiratory system
  • I can explain the purpose of the respiratory system

  Activities:

  1. Respiratory system diagram and notes

  
  
• Select week Term 1 Week 9

  Term 1 Week 9

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by recognising the structure and function of organs of the respiratory system

  
  

  Kia ora and welcome to week 9! This week we are carrying out an experiment to test lung capacity, as part of your combined Science/PE/English/Maths assessment

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can carry out a scientific investigation

  Activities:

  1. Lung capacity experiment
  2. Assessment report write-up

  
  
• Select week Term 1 Week 10

  Term 1 Week 10

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by recognising the structure and function of organs of the respiratory system

  
  
  

  Kia ora and welcome to week 10! This week we are completing your report for your combined assessment

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can interpret results to complete a scientific report
  • I can answer scientific questions

  Activities:

  1. Assessment report write-up

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 1

  Term 2 Week 1

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by investigating animal cells

  Kia ora and welcome to Term 2! This week we will be recapping cells, and learning about some important organelles in animal cells

  Success Criteria: 

  • I define what a cell
  • I can list several organelles of an animal cell
  • I can describe the function and purpose of several animal cell organelles

  Activities:

  1. Animal cell diagram

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 2

  Term 2 Week 2

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the function of the human body by investigating animal cells

  Kia ora and welcome to week 3! This week we will be continuing to investigate the nature of animal cells.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can describe the function and purpose of several animal cell organelles
  • I can use a microscope to observe an animal cell
  • I can draw a scientific diagram

  Activities:

  1. Animal cell microscope lab
  2. Specialised cells worksheet

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 3

  Term 2 Week 3

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the galaxy by researching our solar system

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 3! This week we will be beginning our new context by learning about our goals for this term and exploring the 3rd planet in our solar system - Earth!

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can define key terms
  • I can describe the tilt, orbit and rotation of the Earth
  • I can describe Earth compared to other plants

  Activities:
  

  1. New context title page
  2. Space definitions slides
  3. Earth diagram + table

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 4

  Term 2 Week 4

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the galaxy by researching our solar system

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 4! This week we will be continuing our new context by exploring the rest of the planets in the solar system.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can name the 8 planets in our solar system
  • I can describe features of the planets in our solar system
    
  • I can compare Earth with the other planets in our solar system

  Activities:
  

  1. Solar system planets worksheet and notes
  2. Size of the solar system activity

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 5

  Term 2 Week 5

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the galaxy by researching our solar system

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 5! This week we will be continuing to explore the planets in the solar system, and learning about our sun.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can describe features of the planets in our solar system
    
  • I can compare Earth with the other planets in our solar system
  • I can use planet features to create a new imaginary planet

  Activities:
  

  1. Education perfect solar system tasks
  2. Planets Mnemonic
  3. Design a planet
  4. The sun worksheet - google classroom

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 6

  Term 2 Week 6

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING planet earth by investigating the reason for day, night, the tides and seasons

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 6! This week we will be learning about the cause of meteorite craters, and day and night on earth.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can explain what meteorites are
    
  • I can explain factors behind the size and shape of meteorites
  • I can describe the cause of day and night

  Activities:
  

  1. Meteorite lab activity
  2. Day and night Education perfect
  3. Day and night diagram
  4. Timezones worksheet

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 7

  Term 2 Week 7

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING planet earth by investigating the reason for day, night, the tides and seasons

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 7! This week we will be learning about the cause of seasons on earth.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can name the tilt of the earth
    
  • I can identify seasons at different time of the year 
  • I can explain how the tilt of the Earth causes the seasons

  Activities:
  

  1. Seasons and the earth diagram
  2. Seasons simulation worksheet
  3. Seasons lab activity

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 8

  Term 2 Week 8

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING the galaxy by researching our solar system
  • We are EXPLORING planet earth by investigating the reason for day, night, the tides and seasons

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 8! This week we will be learning about the moon - what it is and why it looks different throughout the month

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can describe features of the moon
    
  • I can identify the orbit of the moon
  • I can explain the cause of the phases of the moon

  Activities:
  

  1. Moon phases diagram
  2. Oreo moon phases

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 9

  Term 2 Week 9

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING planet earth by investigating the reason for day, night, the tides and seasons

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 9! This week we will be briefly exploring the reasons for tides on Earth, and how these relate to the moon

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can describe the nature of the tides
  • I can explain the cause of changing tides on Earth

  Activities:
  

  1. Earth tides cut-and-stick

  
  
• Select week Term 2 Week 10

  Term 2 Week 10

  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING...on developing our understanding of Matariki
  • We are FOCUSING...on describing phenomenons of earth and our solar system

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING planet earth by investigating the reason for day, night, the tides and seasons
  • We are EXPLORING Matariki by discovering the myths and legends behind the constellations

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 10! This week we will be learning about how the moon and sun are the cause of the tides, and exploring what Matariki is and why it is important.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can explain what tides are
    
  • I can describe how the sun and the moon influence the tides
  • I can name the whetu of Matariki
  • I can describe a story of Matariki
  • I can explain what the Matariki star cluster is 

  Activities:
  

  1. Tides cut and paste
  2. Matariki research worksheet

  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 1

  Term 3 Week 1

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING communication in space by investigating conspiracy theories and advances in space exploration technology

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to term 3! This week we will be learning about some conspiracy theories around space, and how satellites help us in our lives.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can discuss the evidence around conspiracy theories
  • I can state the purpose of different kind of satellites
  • I can name different types of satellites 

  Activities:
  

  1. Is the Earth Flat - discussion
  2. Moon landing conspiracy evidence and statement cards activity
  3. Satellites page organiser

  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 2

  Term 3 Week 2

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING communication in space by investigating conspiracy theories and advances in space exploration technology

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 2. This week we will be learning about mars and astronaut exploration.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can explain the purpose of explorations of Mars
    
  • I can plan an astronauts journey
  • I can design a mars rover

  Activities:
  

  1. Mars rover design
  2. Astronaut activity

  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 3 and 4

  Term 3 Week 3 and 4

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING what makes up the world by observing the particle theory of matter

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 3. This week we will be beginning our new context by exploring the particle theory of matter and states of matter

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can define solid, liquid and gas states
  • I can outline the particle theory of matter
    
  • I can observe the properties of a solid, liquid and gas
  • I can describe how particles behave in a solid, liquid and gas
  • I can define diffusion
  • I can relate diffusion to the particle theory of matter
  • I can define freezing, melting, evaporation, condensation, sublimation, deposition

  Activities:
  

  1. States of matter circus
  2. States of matter EP
  3. States of matter 'ballet'
  4. Oobleck lab
  5. Changes in state diagram
  6. Freezing/melting/boiling point research

  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 5

  Term 3 Week 5

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING legends of New Zealand by recognising Ernest Rutherford and discovering atomic theory

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 5. This week we will be learning about kiwi legend Ernest Rutherford, and exploring the atom.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can name the components of an atom
  • I can describe the structure of the atom
  • I can draw/construct examples of different atoms
  • I can describe and give examples of elements
  • I can explain Ernest Rutherford's contribution to atomic theory

  Activities:
  

  1. Draw an atom task
  2. Atoms EP
  3. Fill in the blanks
  4. Construct an atom
  5. Atom and the periodic table worksheet

  
  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 6

  Term 3 Week 6

  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING on explaining how the 'stuff' the world is made of behaves and interacts

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 6. This week we will be learning about how atoms form molecules and compound molecules

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can define molecule and compound
  • I can explain the difference between an element and compound molecule
    
  • I can explain what a mixture is

  Activities:
  

  1. Plasticene molecules
  2. Molecule worksheet
  3. Mixtures worksheet

  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 7

  Term 3 Week 7

  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING on explaining how the 'stuff' the world is made of behaves and interacts

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 7. This week we will be exploring the difference between chemical and physical changes

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can describe a chemical and physical change
    
  • I can explain the difference between a chemical and physical change
  • I can list the signs of a chemical vs physical change

  Activities:
  

  1. FIll in the blanks
  2. Chemical and physical change worksheet
  3. Ed perfect

  
  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 8

  Term 3 Week 8

  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING to collaborate and apply our knowledge of chemical and physical changes to practical experiments so that we can hypothesise how matter behaves and reacts.

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 8. This week we will be beginning our assessment by carrying out experiments to observe chemical and physical changes

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can use scientific equipment correctly
    
  • I can make observations
  • I can compare and contrast chemical and physical changes

  Activities:
  

  1. Mixed experiment lab
  2. Cottage cheese lab
  3. Assessment worksheet

  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 9

  Term 3 Week 9

  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING to collaborate and apply our knowledge of chemical and physical changes to practical experiments so that we can hypothesise how matter behaves and reacts.

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 9. This week we will be continuing our assessment by carrying out experiments to observe chemical and physical changes

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can use scientific equipment correctly
    
  • I can make observations
  • I can compare and contrast chemical and physical changes

  Activities:
  

  1. Separating sand and salt lab
  2. Potassium chloride and aluminium foil lab
  3. Assessment worksheet

  
  
• Select week Term 3 Week 10

  Term 3 Week 10

  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING on explaining how the 'stuff' the world is made of behaves and interacts

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 10. This week we will be ending the term off by exploring properties of metals and alloys.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can define the properties of metals
  • I can describe the properties of metals
    
  • I can compare the strength of metal elements vs alloys

  Activities:
  

  1. Metal properties worksheet
  2. Metal alloys worksheet
  3. Turning a 10c coin 'gold' lab

  
  
• Select week Term 4 Week 1

  Term 4 Week 1

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING...a sustainable environment by recognising the biomes and ecosystems of the world

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to term 4! This week we will be beginning our new context - a sustainable world.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can define biotic, abiotic, organism, population, community, ecosystem
    
  • I can list biotic and abiotic factors of an environment

  Activities:
  

  1. Ecological terms page table
  2. Biosphere worksheet

  
  
  
• Select week Term 4 Week 2

  Term 4 Week 2

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING...a sustainable environment by investigating interactions between organisms and the environment

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 2 This week we will be exploring plants in more depth by investigating biotic factors that influence them and learning about photosynthesis

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can define biotic, abiotic, organism, population, community, ecosystem
    
  • I can list biotic and abiotic factors of an environment

  Activities:
  

  1. Seeds and biotic factors lab 
  2. Photosynthesis diagram
  3. Stomata lab

  
  
• Select week Term 4 Week 3

  Term 4 Week 3

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING...a sustainable environment by investigating interactions between organisms and the environment

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 3! This week we will be continuing to explore plants by completing and recapping fair tests.

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can define dependent, independent and control variables
    
  • I can calculate averages
  • I can produce a bar chart

  Activities:
  

  1. Seeds and biotic factors lab 
  2. Fair test EP task
  3. Bar chart task

  
  
  
• Select week Term 4 Week 4

  Term 4 Week 4

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING...a sustainable environment by investigating interactions between organisms and the environment

  
  
  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 4! This week we will be exploring the feeding systems of ecosystems.
  

  
  

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can define consumer, producer, herbivore, omnivore, decomposer and carnivore
    
  • I can draw and label a food chain
  • I can describe the flow of energy through an ecosystem

  Activities:
  

  1. Trophic pyramid
  2. Food chain diagram
  3. Feeding systems EP task

  
  
  
• Select week Term 4 Week 5 and 6

  Term 4 Week 5 and 6

  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING...on developing our understanding of the importance of protecting our natural environment

  
  
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING...a sustainable environment by investigating interactions between organisms and the environment
  • We are EXPLORING...a sustainable environment by researching threats to the NZ ecosystem

  
  

  Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 5! This week we will be exploring food webs and threats to our native ecosystem
  

  
  

  Success Criteria: 

  • I can describe the interactions in a food web
    
  • I can list threats to the NZ ecosystem
  • I can describe predator control methods

  Activities:
  

  1. Class food web
  2. Threats to NZ ecosystem and pest control slides
  3. NZ predators literacy task

  
  
• Select week Term 4 Week 7

  Term 4 Week 7
• Select week Term 4 Week 8

  Term 4 Week 8
• Select week Term 4 Week 9

  Term 4 Week 9