7F2 Science
Weekly outline
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Welcome to Year 7 Science. I hope you have had a wonderful break and are ready to adventure with me on an exciting year exploring the world of science.
My name is Mr Kumar.
Term One, Learning Context
Our Year 7 learning context this term is Kainga wai wai (which means our home in Māori). Since we all belong to Forest Whānau, we will learn about our native forest and bush. I wonder how much you already know? During our learning, we will also have to write down our learning intentions in our science exercise books that will be stored behind the whiteboard in F10.
What are learning intentions?Learning intentions help us know what we should know or be able to do at the end of the learning that we may not have known or couldn't do before.
Learning Attention - “I can…”Describe what science is about
List basic science lab rules
Describe what we are learning this term
State what Kainga wai wai means
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Kia ora 7F2!
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING what "Science" is about
- We are EXPLORING MHJC's science lab rules
- We are EXPLORING what Kainga Wae wae means
- We are EXPLORING how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced
- We are EXPLORING the history of New Zealand Forests
MHJC Great Learner Compassion / Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships
What are learning intentions?
Learning intentions help us know what we should know or be able to do at the end of the learning that we may not have known or couldn't do before.
Learning Attention - “I can…”Describe what science is about
List basic science lab rules
Describe what we are learning this term
State what Kainga wai wai means
Read and understand the safety rules on google classroom.
Video link: https://youtu.be/_X6cCpONibE?feature=shared -
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING what "Science" is about
- We are EXPLORING MHJC's science lab rules
- We are EXPLORING what Kainga Wae wae means
- We are EXPLORING how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced
- We are EXPLORING the history of New Zealand Forests
MHJC Great Learner Compassion / Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships
Living World - Ecology
Learning intentions: We are learning toExplain how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced.
- Describe a New Zealand forest
- Describe the term biodiversity
Resource
- Interactive map showing the location of New Zealand and its major forests.
- Pictures and videos showcasing New Zealand's forest biodiversity, including flora and fauna.
- Textbooks or online resources about biodiversity and ecosystems.
- Printed worksheets for group activities.
- Drawing materials for creative activities.
Do Now
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING what "Science" is about
- We are EXPLORING MHJC's science lab rules
- We are EXPLORING what Kainga Wae wae means
- We are EXPLORING how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced
- We are EXPLORING the history of New Zealand Forests
MHJC Great Learner Compassion / Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships
Living World - Ecology
Learning intentions: We are learning to- Explain how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced.
Success criteria: I can- Learn about extinct types of animals that once lived in New Zealand
- Recognise changes undergone by species (especially those of Aotearoa) over long periods of time.
https://www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz/
https://www.studycomplaints.org.nz/resources/seven-kiwi-animals-went-extinct-and-two-came-back-international-students-know
Resource: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU0NzAzMDA1ODU5?cjc=trwjhwa
Do Now:
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING what "Science" is about
- We are EXPLORING MHJC's science lab rules
- We are EXPLORING what Kainga Wae wae means
- We are EXPLORING how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced
- We are EXPLORING the history of New Zealand Forests
Learning intentions: We are learning this week...MHJC Great Learner Compassion / Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships
- about the history of New Zealand Forests
Success criteria: I can...- State percentage of land covered in New Zealand forests and how this has changed
- Understand there are two main types of forest in New Zealand and how they came about
- Describe a New Zealand forest
Activity:- Colouring
Resource: Google classroom- https://www.mpi.govt.nz/forestry/new-zealand-forests-forest-industry/about-new-zealands-forests/
- https://www.globalforestwatch.org/dashboards/country/NZL/1/?category=undefined&map=eyJjYW5Cb3VuZCI6dHJ1ZX0%3D
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced
- We are EXPLORING the history of New Zealand Forests
MHJC Great Learner Compassion / Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships
Learning intentions: We are...
- Learning this week in preparation for camp - New Zealand Glowworms
- Describe the New Zealand glowworm
- State that it isn't a worm but an insect
- Describe its features, habitats and where it is found in New Zealand
- Describe the life cycle
- Describe how it catches prey and its predation
- Literacy exercise - reading and designing a brochure
Resource: Google Classroom
- We are EXPLORING how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced
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Camp Adair - Hunua Ranges
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Opened: Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:00 AMDue: Thursday, 28 March 2024, 7:00 PM
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Complete Assessment 1
- In class activity
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Learning intentions: We are...
- Learning to recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive.
- Identify the 7 life processes of living things
- Differentiate between living and nonliving
- Explain that living things have adaptations according to their environment
Tasks: Literacy reading task followed by question and answers. Then class quiz. Identifying living and non living items around us; Using Mrs C Gren to write differences between animals and plants; draw or describe images to show understanding; finally using Google to explore how animals take in oxygen and their organs.
Resource: Google Classroom - Learning to recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive.
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Learning intention: We are...
- Recognising that living things are suited to their particular habitat.
- Name the basic layers of a forest
- Describe the word habitat
- Define the word organism
- Draw and identify native species
- Drawing and labelling the key layers of the New Zealand native forest
- Describing key terms - habitat, organism, canopy, forest floor, understorey layer and the emergent layer
Identifying different organisms living in the layers and their habitatsPractical investigation: Studying 10 native trees - by feeling, touching and drawing, Google searching one key fact and the height they can grow to and finally identifying the forest layer the tree belongs.
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Science Fair - Investigating Scientifically
Learning Intentions - for this term:
- We are EXPLORING how to work scientifically - to understand the stages in a scientific investigation.
- We are EXPLORING how scientists ask questions about the world around them that lead to investigations, and that open-mindedness is important as there can be more than one explanation.
- We are EXPLORING how we can extend our experiences and personal explanations of the natural world through exploration, play, asking questions, and discussing simple models.
- We are EXPLORING how to build our language and develop our understanding of the many ways the natural world can be represented.
- We are EXPLORING how to act on issues and questions that link science learning to your daily lives.
Success Criteria - for this week in class:- We had a brief introduction to the Science Fair and what it means to investigate scientifically.
- We have been introduced to the Science Rules that we must adhere to when performing Science Experiments and Investigations.
Activities - for this week in class:- BrainPOP activity - Science Safety Rules Video
- Set up our learning page in our book
- Listed different types of science
- Answered questions to get us thinking about science
- Carried out how to make a simple sandwich to learn about writing clear instructions
- Science investigations: Lava lamps
- Science behind the experiment link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=uigGqYeSXvk&feature=emb_logo
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Learning Intentions - for this term:
- See Term 2 - Week 1
Success criteria - for this week in class:- I understand the difference between a science activity and science investigation.
- I understand that I must work safety when conducting science investigations.
- I am learning how to follow instructions for investigations.
- I am learning the science behind investigations - lava lamp.
- I am learning how to draw scientifically.
- I am learning to work in the classroom as a team member.
Activities - for this week in class:
- Youtube watching and note-taking: The science behind the Lava Lamp experiment link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=uigGqYeSXvk&feature=emb_logo
- Drawing: How to draw science apparatus
- Keyword list: Started developing a classroom key word list
- Explored: In class we explored the Scientific Method gaining an overview of the steps; how to write an interesting question; how to conduct research using the internet without 'copying and pasting' to identify key information that we understand; and defining a hypothesis (what if statements)
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Learning Intentions - for this term:
- See the beginning of Term 2
Success criteria for this week in class:
- I can work scientifically in class when carrying out science investigations.
- I am learning the science behind our practical investigations.
- I am learning the steps behind the scientific method.
- I am learning to record data into a table and how to analyse data - mean and percentages.
- I am learning how to take my answers and writing from an achieved level to above.
- I am learning how to take tidy science notes.
Activities - for this week in class:- Science investigation: Dropping on a coin
- Understanding: The steps of an investigation for example - repeating trials - reviewing the results, counting, average, and writing the data into a table, writing up an experiment, drawing the experimental set-up
- Exploring: How the hypothesis links to the conclusion
- Reflection: How we are going as a team, are our books tidy
- Science investigation: Tasting chocolate
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This week we are returning to home learning for one day a week!
Learning Intentions - for this term:
- See the beginning of term 2 - week 1
Success criteria for this week in class:My home learning success criteria
- I am able to complete my science tasks at home and continue my Science learning. I know that I need to check in with Mission Heights Online to find out what I need to do if I missed instructions in class or to contact one of my friends to find out if I get stuck.
Class learning success criteria
- I can identify how errors may occur in Science Investigations and how I might eliminate them
- I understand the term fair test and why this is carried out
- I am further extending my knowledge and experience on carry out investigations.
Activities - for this week in class:
My home learning activity:
- This week I am to carry on working on my Endemic Species...... I need to check that I answered all the questions (I will check Google Classroom); I am confident that I have done enough research to understand my species and my page is full of information that answers the questions; I am learning to write my answers in my own words; I have presented in all on one page and I have you checked my punctuation and use of capital letters. See examples below.
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This week we had a short week - Teacher only day on Friday 31/05/2024
Learning Intentions - for this term:
- See the beginning of term 2 - week 1
Success criteria for this week in class:
- I am learning how to set up an experiment to test and trial.
- I am learning how recognise the three different variables - controlled, independent, dependent.
- I am learning how to research and visit multiple websites to extend my learning.
- I am learning how we link information together and make connections e.g chemistry of the egg shell dissolving and the rubber egg
- I am learning how to make and record observations from an experiment.
- I am learning behind every experiment, no matter how simple. there is a lot of science happening!!
Activities in class- Scientific investigation: Egg-citing Bounce Off Experiment - reading, following instructions and setting up an experiment.
- Answering specific questions by researching using Google to take my understanding further.
- Label and draw the experimental set up and follow-up observations.
- Participating in team work, team help and class discussion
- See the beginning of term 2 - week 1
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Learning Intentions - for this term:- See the beginning of term 2- week 1
Success criteria for this week in class:
- I am learning about how to observe what happens in an experiment.
- I am learning to collect data and record it in a table.
- I am learning how to write the experiment list and method.
- I am learning how to graph my data.
Activities in class:- Scientific investigation: Egg-citing Bounce Off Experiment - this week we are collecting data and graphing.
- Handouts for drawing tables and graphing.
- Participating in team work, team help and class discussion
- See the beginning of term 2- week 1
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Learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING as we progress in science to assess our understanding at various check points.
- We are REFLECTING on our understanding prior to commencing our science investigation assessment.
Success criteria:
- I understand how to write a review based on the results of a scientific investigation.
- I understand how the conclusion links to the hypothesis and how to write a few sentences to say of my conclusion was correct or incorrect.
- I understand the order of steps in a scientific investigation.
- I can find the information in my school notes to help me in my planning.
- I can work through the process of a scientific investigation and the practical experiment.
Activities:
- Writing notes on how to write a review and conclusion.
- Finish of graph work from the egg experiment.
- Ensuring my book notes are in order to help me with my practice investigation.
- Science investigation: Heat in a cup
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Learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING as we progress in science to assess our understanding at various check points.
- We are REFLECTING on our understanding prior to commencing our science investigation assessment.
Success criteria:
- I understand how to write a review based on the results of a scientific investigation.
- I understand how the conclusion links to the hypothesis and how to write a few sentences to say of my conclusion was correct or incorrect.
- I understand the order of steps in a scientific investigation.
- I can find the information in my school notes to help me in my planning.
- I can work through the process of a scientific investigation and the practical experiment.
Activities:
- Writing notes on how to write a review and conclusion.
- Finish of graph work from the egg experiment.
- Ensuring my book notes are in order to help me with my practice investigation.
- Science investigation: Heat in a cup
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PLAN & DO Learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING.to demonstrate our understanding by carrying out a scientific investigation.
- We are PLANNING to publish our work using Google Docs.
- We are PLANNING to write a hypothesis and solve using data collated from our practical investigation.
- We are PLANNING to use numeracy and literacy skills in our report.
Success criteria:- I can set up an experiment and collect data
- I can record the data into a data table
- I can calculate the mean
- I can transfer the data to a graph
- I can draw a graph
- I can draw some conclusions from my graph
- I can think of ways to improve an investigation
- I am working my way through my science assessment with a partner and I am using my checklist to help me
Activities in class:- Science Investigation: Heat transfer through different materials
- Assessment task sheet: Completing the steps for a science investigation with a buddy - collecting data into tables, drawing a graph and writing a review, etc.
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Same as week prior
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Kia ora!
Welcome back! This term we will explore a variety of materials, from metals and polymers to composites and nano-materials. We will delve into their properties, how they are produced, and most importantly, how they are used in the world of sports, particularly in the Olympics. You will learn how these materials contribute to the performance, safety, and innovation of athletic equipment and infrastructure. Get ready to uncover the fascinating science behind the materials that make the Olympics possible and enhance the feats of athletes worldwide.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING new materials or improvements for existing ones, demonstrating creativity and critical thinking in addressing challenges and enhancing future Olympic applications.
- We are EXPLORING how different materials are utilised in Olympic sports equipment and infrastructure, such as in athletic gear, stadium construction, and sports technology.
- We are EXPLORING the properties of various materials such as metals, polymers, composites, and nano-materials.
Wänanga: GREAT Ako
Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy
Context: 'Higher, Faster, Stronger - Together!'
MHJC Values: Awhinatanga/Compassion: Positive partnerships
Paearu Angitu (Success Criteria): I can...
- identify some important safety rules in a laboratory
- recall and identify hazard symbols
- explain how to keep yourself and others safe in a laboratory, especially during practical investigations
Hei Mahi (Activities):
- Discuss what is the purpose of lab in school and why is safety so important
- Identify hazard symbols
- Read the scenarios and explain what the teacher/student should do
Mahi Kāinga (Homework/Further Learning):
- BrainPOP Tasks
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