9W1 Science
Weekly outline
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Opened: Monday, 25 March 2024, 12:00 AMDue: Friday, 29 March 2024, 2:00 PM
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Kia ora year 9's and welcome to science for 2024!
Our first context of the year is 'History's mysteries', but we will be starting the year off by recapping lab safety and lab equipment.
Success Criteria:
- I can list lab safety rules
- I can explain the reason behind lab safety rules
- I can recall the names and meanings of chemical hazard symbols
- I can identify important lab equipment
Activities:
- Lab safety recap
- Hazard symbols page
- Equipment labelling
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING science through history by investigating the strength of ancient buildings
- We are EXPLORING science through history by discovering the importance of science in Ancient Egypt
Kia ora year 9s,
This week we will be beginning by practising our measuring skills, before launching into our new context by learning about science in Ancient Egypt.Success Criteria:
- I can measure accurately
- I can work safely and sensibly in a group carrying out a practical
- I can list important scientific advancements in Ancient Egypt
- I can compare the importance of science in Ancient Egypt vs today
- I can explain why pyramid structures are strong and stable
Activities:
- Colour magic lab activity
- Ancient egypt worksheet
- Strength of pyramids lab activity
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING science through history by investigating the strength of ancient buildings
Kia ora year 9s,
This week we will be exploring the structure of the Egyptian pyramids and how they were builtSuccess Criteria:
- I can explain why pyramid structures are strong and stable
- I can describe a NZ example fo traditional construction knowledge
- I can define friction
- I can explain how the Egyptians reduced friction when building the pyramids
Activities:
- Wharenui reading
- Friction experiment
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the human body by researching about the mummies of Ancient Egypt
- We are EXPLORING the human body by investigating the structure and function of the human heart
Kia ora year 9s,
This week we will be exploring Ancient Egyptian mummies and investigating the heart.Success Criteria:
- I can describe the mummification process
- I can write a clear method
- I can describe the purpose of the heart
Activities:
- Mummy method task
- Heart fact organiser
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the human body by investigating the structure and function of the human heart
Kia ora year 9s,
This week we will be continuing to investigate the structure and function of the heart.Success Criteria:
- I can name different structures of the heart
- I can describe the flow of blood through the heart
Activities:
- Heart diagram task
- Heart dissection
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...on solving historical and forensic mysteries using scientific tools, knowledge and techniques
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to apply knowledge of forensic science so that we can solve a murder mystery
Kia ora year 9s,
A murder has taken place at MHJC! This week we will be learning the science of chromotography to determine which pen was used by the killer.Success Criteria:
- I can describe the purpose of chromatography
- I can carry out a chromatography experiment
Activities:
- Murder mystery investigation assessment
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to apply knowledge of forensic science so that we can solve a murder mystery
Kia ora year 9s,
This week we will be continuing our murder mystery investigating by learning about trace evidence, and how to draw scientific drawings from microscope images.Success Criteria:
- I can describe the purpose of trace forensics
- I can use a microscope
- I can draw a scientific drawing
- I can compare features of a trace substance
Activities:
- Murder mystery investigation assessment - microscope analysis
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to apply knowledge of forensic science so that we can solve a murder mystery
Kia ora year 9s,
This week we will be concluding our murder mystery investigating by learning about fingerprint analysis.Success Criteria:
- I can describe the purpose of fingerprint analysis
- I can determine different types and features of fingerprints
Activities:
- Murder mystery investigation assessment - fingerprint analysis
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...on solving historical and forensic mysteries using scientific tools, knowledge and techniques
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING science through history by investigating aspects of archeology and paleantology
Kia ora year 9s, This week we will be exploring archeology in New Zealand, and some science around bones.
Success Criteria:
- I can describe what a midden is
- I can discuss the information that a midden can provide
- I can name the layers that bones are made of
- I can explain the function of each layer of the bones
Activities:
- Midden article + questions
- Bone structure diagram
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...on solving historical and forensic mysteries using scientific tools, knowledge and techniques
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING science through history by investigating aspects of archeology and paleantology
Kia ora year 9s, This week we will be exploring the archeology of teeth
Success Criteria:
- I can name different types of teeth
- I can describe the function of different types of teeth
- I can link the types of teeth an animal has to their diet
- I can identify skulls based on their teeth
- I can describe the structure of a tooth
- I can draw and label a tooth
Activities:
- Teeth identification activities
- Tooth structure
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