8M1 Science
Weekly outline
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Opened: Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:00 AMDue: Friday, 22 March 2024, 5:00 PM
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Kia Ora 8M2. We are going to have another fantastic year in Science. If you have any queries regarding your classwork, assessment or homework, please email me at cpremdeep@mhjc.school.nz. Wishing you all a wonderful year ahead.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing better understanding of the habitat and adaptations.
- We are FOCUSING on explaining biodiversity and the way living things are interdependent for survival.
- We are FOCUSING on identifying some issues around biodiversity and develop a response.
- We are FOCUSING on developing our own knowledge about the different life processes.
Our context for this term revolves around biodiversity and how each and everything on this planet is interdependent for existence. In this session we will be recapping a few topics from last year, such as habitat, adaptations etc.
Kia ora...
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define and list the different habitats.
- Define and list the different adaptations.
- Explain how different characteristics help suit different habitats.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- List down the keywords in your notebooks- 1) Habitat 2) Biodiversity 3) Adaptations 4) Grasslands 5) Offshore 6) Tundra 7) Tropical 8) desert 9) Rain forest 10) Marine 11) Camouflage 12) Hibernate
- In pair create a slideshow with the following information- 1) What is a habitat 2) List the different habitats in New Zealand 3) Explain with example the three different types of adaptations 4) Give 2 examples on adaptation from the New Zealand environment.
- Join Brain Pop using the classcode- laptop5217
- Match the Habitat with its features and the living things- There are three habitats mentioned in the attached document. Match the habitat with its features and the animals living in the habitat. some animals live in more than one habitat. You can cope paste the images on a google doc to complete this task.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing better understanding of the habitat and adaptations.
- We are FOCUSING on explaining biodiversity and the way living things are interdependent for survival.
- We are FOCUSING on identifying some issues around biodiversity and develop a response.
- We are FOCUSING on developing our own knowledge about the different life processes.
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Classify the living things into different kingdoms.
- Identify some of the invertebrates in Nz.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Do Now- A short quiz on adaptation.
- Write down the different kingdoms in your notebooks.
- Complete the attached document in your notebooks.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Complete Brain Pop -
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing better understanding of the habitat and adaptations.
- We are FOCUSING on explaining biodiversity and the way living things are interdependent for survival.
- We are FOCUSING on identifying some issues around biodiversity and develop a response.
- We are FOCUSING on developing our own knowledge about the different life processes.
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define Abiotic and Biotic Factors.
- Identify Abiotic and Biotic Factors in an ecosystem
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Write down the words and its definition from the follwoing quizlet- https://quizlet.com/451438/abiotic-biotic-factors-flash-cards/
- Complete the activities in the above given quizlet.
- Create a poster on the rainforest biodiversity- You can include points such as 1) Why rainforest is biodiverse? b) Different species found in the rainforest c) How is deforestation leading to a destruction in the biodiversity?
- Brain Pop Classcode- short6500
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Complete any pending work from home.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing better understanding of the habitat and adaptations.
- We are FOCUSING on explaining biodiversity and the way living things are interdependent for survival.
- We are FOCUSING on identifying some issues around biodiversity and develop a response.
- We are FOCUSING on developing our own knowledge about the different life processes.
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify and list the different life processes.
- Identify and explain the different factors that led to the extinction of species.
- Work collaboratively in the lab.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Write down the different life processes in your notebooks.
- Carry out the experiment on Onion cells- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjU4GXFCSig
- Complete the following tasks- 1) Reasons for extinction of Moa 2) Human impact on Nz environment 3) Create a timeline of extinction of different species in Nz.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Complete Brain pop task
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing better understanding of the habitat and adaptations.
- We are FOCUSING on explaining biodiversity and the way living things are interdependent for survival.
- We are FOCUSING on identifying some issues around biodiversity and develop a response.
- We are FOCUSING on developing our own knowledge about the different life processes.
Kia ora...
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify the different parts in a Plant and animal cell.
- Explain the differences between a plant and animal cell.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Copy the difference and similarities between a plant and animal cell into your notebooks.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkm7wnb#z9x2jsg
- Complete the interactive cell task in the following link- https://askabiologist.asu.edu/cell-viewer-game/play.html
- Complete the attached document on cells.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Revisit your learning at home.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING to discover the interdependence of living things.
- We are EXPLORING to investigate the impact of habitat loss on species.
- We are EXPLORING to recognise the different habitats around the world and the different species.
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define key terms such as Producers, consumers, herbovores etc
- Identify the producers, consumers etc in an ecosystem.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Teacher explanantion.
- Blooket on ecosystem
- Complete the activity on key terms from the following link- https://quizlet.com/418444507/ecosystems-flash-cards/
- Write the key terms in your book.
- Complete the comprehension on " Human impact on the environment"
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Revisit your learning at home. -
This week you will be working on your Science and Global studies assessment.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING to discover the interdependence of living things.
- We are EXPLORING to investigate the impact of habitat loss on species.
- We are EXPLORING to recognise the different habitats around the world and the different species.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing better understanding of the habitat and adaptations.
- We are FOCUSING on explaining biodiversity and the way living things are interdependent for survival.
- We are FOCUSING on identifying some issues around biodiversity and develop a response.
- We are FOCUSING on developing our own knowledge about the different life processes.
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define a Food web.
- Create a food web for different habitats
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Brain Pop on Food web and Energy pyramid.
- Copy the terms from the Quizlet link into your notebooks- https://quizlet.com/117125621/food-chains-biology-flash-cards/.
- Complete the attached document in your notebooks
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Brain Pop -
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING to discover the interdependence of living things.
- We are EXPLORING to investigate the impact of habitat loss on species.
- We are EXPLORING to recognise the different habitats around the world and the different species.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing better understanding of the habitat and adaptations.
- We are FOCUSING on explaining biodiversity and the way living things are interdependent for survival.
- We are FOCUSING on identifying some issues around biodiversity and develop a response.
- We are FOCUSING on developing our own knowledge about the different life processes.
This week we only have one science session. During this session you will need to complete the attached documents in your notebooks. There is also Brain pop task that you will need to complete.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING to discover the interdependence of living things.
- We are EXPLORING to investigate the impact of habitat loss on species.
- We are EXPLORING to recognise the different habitats around the world and the different species.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing better understanding of the habitat and adaptations.
- We are FOCUSING on explaining biodiversity and the way living things are interdependent for survival.
- We are FOCUSING on identifying some issues around biodiversity and develop a response.
- We are FOCUSING on developing our own knowledge about the different life processes.
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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.
- Biomechanics
- Levers and simple machines
- Forces and Motion
- Sports Science
- 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:
- Copy the notes from the attached slideshow into your notebooks.
- Complete the following quiz-https://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/simple_machines/quiz392.html
- Match the simple machines- https://www.softschools.com/science/simple_machines/games/
- Word Search- https://www.softschools.com/science/simple_machines/games/wordsearch16.html
- Simple machine word scramble- https://www.softschools.com/science/simple_machines/games/wordscramble16.html
- 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.
- Body as a Lever- Start by looking at the skeletal system- https://www.abcya.com/games/skeletal_system
- 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 -
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify the different lever systems in human body.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Work on the questions in the attached documents.
- Levers in Human body- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zqrvcwx/revision/1
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify the major muscles in human body.
- Explain how muscles, bones, tendons and joints work together.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Presentation on Biomechanics.
- Video- Biomechanics of Usain Bolt.
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Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify all the energy transfers and transformations.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Do Now- Vocabulary list
- Complete the attached documents on energy transfers and transformations.
- Complete the presentation on scientific principles in sports.
- Complete Brain pop.
- Energy circus- Practical
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Revisit your learning at home. -
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify the different types of energy transformations.
- Explain the role of aerodynamics in different sports.
- Explain and identify different methods to improve reaction time.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Javelin Throw experiment- Take 2 A4 sheets of paper. Create a normal paper plane and a thin javelin. Test to see which one stays in air longer and which one travels the furthest.
- Answer the following in your notebooks- 1) Explain which one of the 2 designs in the Javelin experiment travelled the longest and why? 2) Give different examples of how Drag force or air resistance is reduced in different sports.
- Reaction time: Complete the reaction time experiment as in the attached document.
- Complete the following questions in your notebooks- 1)Importance of Reaction Time: Discuss how reaction time plays a role in various sports, such as catching a ball in baseball, blocking a shot in basketball, or responding to a starting pistol in sprinting. 2)Factors Affecting Reaction Time: Explore how factors like focus, practice, age, and fatigue can influence reaction time 3)Individual Differences: Highlight that everyone has a different natural reaction time, but it can be improved with training and practice.
- Complete Brain Pop task
- You will be doing your presentations in class.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- List the different Body systems.
- Explain the functioning of the circulatory system.
- Identify the different parts of the heart and lungs
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Measure the heart rate before and after exercise.
- Watch the video on the circulatory system- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s5iCoCaofc&t=221s
- Label the parts of the heart and write down the different steps in the process- https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2355-labelling-the-heart
- Create a comic strip to show the circulatory system.
- Complete Brain pop
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Complete all the pending Brain pop from home and revisit your learning. -
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- List the different parts in the respiratory system.
- Identify the different parts of the lungs
- Explain the process of respiration
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Watch the video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyqt7ekkP2E
- Read the notes from the Respiration Folder.
- Complete the questions on Respiration in your books.
- Protein testing in food.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Revisit your learning at home and complete any pending work by Friday. -
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Kia Ora 8M1. Welcome back to a new Term. This term our context is around "Survival" and we are going to start the term by looking at the different food groups and their role.
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify the different food groups.
- Differentiate between macro and micronutrients.
- List the role of each food group in making a healthy body.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Read through the following website on topics such as nutrients, food groups etc- https://nutritionfoundation.org.nz/nutrition-facts/nutrients/
- Once you have read through the website, answer the following questions in your notebooks- 1) Define micro and macronutrients with example. 2) Define the role of each macronutrients in our body.
- On a google document, write the different food groups found in the attached food cards.
- Work on Brain Pop
- https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/vegetables
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Revisit your learning at home. -
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify the different parts of the body involved in the digestive system.
- Explain the different stages of the digestive system.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Watch the Brain Pop Video on Digestive system and appendix.
- Complete the questions on Brain Pop.
- Complete the interactive activities from the following link- https://sciencetrek.org/topics/digestive-system/games
- Read through the documents in the folder called Digestive system.
- Complete the questions in your notebook
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- List all the essential micronutrients in our body.
- Identify the uses of different vitamins and minerals in our body.
- Read and compare food labels.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Do Now- Spelling list.
- Recap of last two weeks learning.
- List down the different micronutrients in your notebook.
- Create a Google doc with the uses and RDA of different micronutrients. Also the side effects of overdosage
- Watch Brain Pop on teeth and complete the quiz.
- Label and paste the teeth document in your notebooks.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Revisit your science learning at home. -
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify some ferns used as food sources and markers.
- List the different uses of Fungi.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Find an image for the different types of Ferns in the attached document.
- Foraging for Fungi.
- Identify the Maori knowledge and uses of Fungi- Use the following link to learn about the different ways in which Maori used fungi- https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2668-maori-knowledge-and-use-of-fungi
- Create a 5-10 minute story board which shows the survival of a person lost in the bush during a hike- How did they survive on wild fungi, plants etc.
- Brain pop video and quiz on Fungi
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Revisit your learning at home. -
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Explain the process of photosynthesis.
- Identify the different steps in pollination.
- Different steps in MRSGREN of plants.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Do Now- Recap
- Demo- Extraction of Chlorophyll
- Brain Pop- Pollination
- Identify and write down the different steps in pollinations from the attached document.
- Practical- Observing the stomatal pores of leaves under a microscope.
- Brain Pop- Seeds.
- Understand the different adaptations of seeds.
- Cut and paste activitiy on seed adaptations.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Revisit your learning at home -
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Opened: Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 12:00 AMDue: Monday, 23 September 2024, 5:00 PM
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Kia ora...
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify and describe the different layers of the Earth.
- List the different types of rocks.
- Explain the rock cycle.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Watch the video on layers of earth- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgYqzWQ5t10
- Note down the important points about the different layers of the Earth in your notebook- Slide attached as PDF
- Complete the print out and glue it in your books.
- Watch a video on the Rock cycle- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeuYx-AbZdo
- Make notes on different rock types from the projected slideshow.
- Cut and Paste task- Show how rocks turn from one form to another
- Interactice on Rock cycle- https://www.learner.org/series/interactive-rock-cycle/
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Complete Brain Pop -
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Kia ora...
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define a Mineral.
- List the different minerals found in Nz
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Teacher introduction about the context.
- Watch a video on Minerals- https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-minerals-behind-modern-life/
- Create a slideshow with answers to the following questions- 1) Define Minerals 2) Link between Matauranga Maori and Minerals 3) List down the different minerals and natural resources found in NZ. You can use the following link for help- https://www.gns.cri.nz/our-science/energy-futures/minerals-for-energy-applications/mineral-resources/
- Brain Pop on Minerals.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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Kia ora 8M1, welcome back after the long weekend.
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- List the different parts of an atom.
- Explain the layout of the periodic table.
- Identify the first 20 elements from the periodic table.
- Draw an atomic model for the first 20 elements.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Recap
- Complete the attached document in your notebooks.
- Complete the set EP cards
- Create cards for the first 20 elements of the periodic table and play a memory game with your group.
- Create a slideshow on the natural resources in Australia and the impacts of mining on the environment.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define Elements, Mixtures and compounds
- Identify Elements, Mixtures and compounds
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Learn the First 20 elements of the periodic table by making flash cards.
- Write the definition of Elements, Mixtures and compounds in your notebooks.
- Watch a video- https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/9-minerals-that-totally-rock/
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define metals and non-metals.
- Identify metals and non-metals based on their physical and chemical properties.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Conduct an experiment to identify the metals and non-metals based on their electrical conductivity.
- Copy few main points about metals and non-metals from the following link and also complete the quiz- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zv9nhcw/articles/z8qrr2p#zd7ccmn
- We will be learning more about density, which is another identifying property of metals- Read through the instructions in the attached document for the instructions on Density Tower experiment.
- Complete the questions in the attached document on density.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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Kia ora...
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- List where various important minerals are found around the world.
- Explain the economic and environmental impact of mining different resources.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- Use the attached world map to identify the different regions of the world where important minerals are mined.
- Complete the Density document from last week.
- Create a slide show with the following points- Slide 1- Paste the attached world map, Slide 2- List the minerals from the map and identify the countries that they are mined from, Slide 3- Compare the minerals based on Colour, lustre, hardness, Slide 4- Identify the uses of the minerals mentioned on the map , Slide 5- Difference between an Ore and a mineral with example, Slide 6- List the economic impact of mining in these countries, Slide 7- Environmental impact.
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
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