Course: 8W2 Science

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Select section 3 February - 9 February

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3 February - 9 February
Select section 10 February - 16 February

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10 February - 16 February
Select section 17 February - 23 February

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17 February - 23 February
Select section 24 February - 1 March

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24 February - 1 March
Big Idea: To investigate the Geology of the Auckland area
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Describe the interior structure and basic composition of the Earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the Earth
Describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Describe and explain the processes involved in the rock cycle
Research the major volcanic types and how they form
Success Criteria: I can/have...
Describe the basic structure and composition of the earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the earth
Briefly describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Research the formation of the major volcano types
Sing and describe the "Rock Cycle"

Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Videos on the topic
Homework:
All Class work NOT completed in class will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 2 March - 8 March

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2 March - 8 March
Big Idea: To investigate the Geology of the Auckland area
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Describe the interior structure and basic composition of the Earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the Earth
Describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Describe and explain the processes involved in the rock cycle
Research the major volcanic types and how they form
Success Criteria: I can/have...
Describe the basic structure and composition of the earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the earth
Briefly describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Research the formation of the major volcano types
Sing and describe the "Rock Cycle"
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Videos on the topic
Homework:
All Class work NOT completed in class will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 9 March - 15 March

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9 March - 15 March
Big Idea: To investigate the Geology of the Auckland area
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Describe the interior structure and basic composition of the Earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the Earth
Describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Describe and explain the processes involved in the rock cycle
Research the major volcanic types and how they form
Investigate the presence of tectonic plates
How fossils are made
Success Criteria: I can/have...
Describe the basic structure and composition of the earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the earth
Briefly describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Research the formation of the major volcano types
Sing and describe the "Rock Cycle"
Identify the different tectonic plates
Describe how fossils are made
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Videos on the topic
Homework:
All Class work NOT completed in class will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 16 March - 22 March

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16 March - 22 March
Big Idea: To investigate the Geology of the Auckland area
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Describe the interior structure and basic composition of the Earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the Earth
Describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Describe and explain the processes involved in the rock cycle
Research the major volcanic types and how they form
Investigate the presence of tectonic plates
How fossils are made
Describe the 3 main movements of the tectonic plates
Discuss and describe the causes and consequences of volcanoes earthquakes and tsunamis
Success Criteria: I can/have...
Describe the basic structure and composition of the earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the earth
Briefly describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Research the formation of the major volcano types
Sing and describe the "Rock Cycle"
Identify the different tectonic plates
Describe how fossils are made
Identify the 3 main plate movements
Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis are formed
explain the consequences of the above events
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Videos on the topic
Homework:
All classwork not completed in class will be completed for HOMEWORK !
Select section 23 March - 29 March

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23 March - 29 March
Big Idea: To investigate the Geology of the Auckland area

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Describe the interior structure and basic composition of the Earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the Earth
Describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Describe and explain the processes involved in the rock cycle
Research the major volcanic types and how they form
Investigate the presence of tectonic plates
How fossils are made
Describe the 3 main movements of the tectonic plates
Discuss and describe the causes and consequences of volcanoes earthquakes and tsunamis
Success Criteria: I can/have...
Describe the basic structure and composition of the earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the earth
Briefly describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Research the formation of the major volcano types
Sing and describe the "Rock Cycle"
Identify the different tectonic plates
Describe how fossils are made
Identify the 3 main plate movements
Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis are formed
explain the consequences of the above events
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Videos on the topic
Homework:
COVID 19 working from home!
Please check your e-mail everyday I will attempt to catch up with you regarding SCIENCE work that you CAN complete at home. Please note all work that has NOT been completed as yet, is to be completed NOW.
I will also be setting a few tasks on Education perfect and in your Google Classroom for you to do so please check these sites daily.
Select section 30 March - 5 April

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30 March - 5 April
Select section 6 April - 12 April

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6 April - 12 April
I hope you are having a healthy and restful break. Stay safe !
Select section 13 April - 19 April

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13 April - 19 April
Big Idea: To investigate the Geology of the Auckland area
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...We are EXPLORING To find out about ...
Revise and complete the assessment 1 - as outlined in your google classroom pages
Describe the interior structure and basic composition of the Earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the Earth
Describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Describe and explain the processes involved in the rock cycle
Research the major volcanic types and how they form
Investigate the presence of tectonic plates
How fossils are made
Describe the 3 main movements of the tectonic plates
Discuss and describe the causes and consequences of volcanoes earthquakes and tsunamis
Success Criteria: I can/have...
Describe the basic structure and composition of the earth
Identify and label a diagram of the cross section of the earth
Briefly describe the formation of the 3 major rock types
Research the formation of the major volcano types
Sing and describe the "Rock Cycle"
Identify the different tectonic plates
Describe how fossils are made
Identify the 3 main plate movements
Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis are formed
explain the consequences of the above events
Activities:
Complete Assessment 1 - as outlined in your Google classroom
Google classroom tasks
Videos on the topic
Homework:
COVID 19 working from home!
Please check your e-mail everyday I will attempt to catch up with you regarding SCIENCE work that you CAN complete at home. Please note all work that has NOT been completed as yet, is to be completed NOW.
I will also be setting a few tasks on Education perfect and in your Google Classroom for you to do so please check these sites daily.
Select section 20 April - 26 April

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20 April - 26 April
Big Idea: Life After Lockdown
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...We are EXPLORING so we can Learn about
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
COVID 19 working from home!
Please check your e-mail everyday I will attempt to catch up with you regarding SCIENCE work that you CAN complete at home. Please note all work that has NOT been completed as yet, is to be completed NOW.
I will also be setting a few tasks on Education perfect and in your Google Classroom for you to do so please check these sites daily.
Select section 27 April - 3 May

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27 April - 3 May
Big Idea: Life After Lockdown
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...We are EXPLORING so we can Learn about
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
COVID 19 working from home!
Please check your e-mail everyday I will attempt to catch up with you regarding SCIENCE work that you CAN complete at home. Please note all work that has NOT been completed as yet, is to be completed NOW.
I will also be setting a few tasks on Education perfect and in your Google Classroom for you to do so please check these sites daily.
Select section 4 May - 10 May

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4 May - 10 May
Big Idea: Life After Lockdown
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...We are EXPLORING so we can Learn about
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
COVID 19 working from home!
Please check your e-mail everyday I will attempt to catch up with you regarding SCIENCE work that you CAN complete at home. Please note all work that has NOT been completed as yet, is to be completed NOW.
I will also be setting a few tasks on Education perfect and in your Google Classroom for you to do so please check these sites daily.
Select section 11 May - 17 May

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11 May - 17 May
Big Idea: Life After Lockdown
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...We are EXPLORING so we can Learn about
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
COVID 19 working from home!
Please check your e-mail everyday I will attempt to catch up with you regarding SCIENCE work that you CAN complete at home. Please note all work that has NOT been completed as yet, is to be completed NOW.
I will also be setting a few tasks on Education perfect and in your Google Classroom for you to do so please check these sites daily.
Select section 18 May - 24 May

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18 May - 24 May
Big Idea: Life After Lockdown
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...We are EXPLORING so we can Learn about
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
This week we are going to have some time to complete all the Work you have NOT completed from your online lessons at home!
As always - any work NOT completed in class needs to be completed at home ! Please stay up to date - if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know !!
Select section 25 May - 31 May

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25 May - 31 May
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification
We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research
We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseases

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
This week we are going to have some time to complete all the Work you have NOT completed from your online lessons at home!
As always - any work NOT completed in class needs to be completed at home ! Please stay up to date - if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know !!
- Select activity 8W2 Science Assessment 1: Educational Resouce on a Volcano
  
  8W2 Science Assessment 1: Educational Resouce on a Volcano Assignment
- Select activity 8W2 Assessment 1 Instructions
  
  8W2 Assessment 1 Instructions File
Select section 1 June - 7 June

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1 June - 7 June
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification
We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research
We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseasesBig Idea: Life After Lockdown
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
This week we are going to have some time to complete all the Work you have NOT completed from your online lessons at home!
As always - any work NOT completed in class needs to be completed at home ! Please stay up to date - if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know !!
Select section 8 June - 14 June

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8 June - 14 June
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification
We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research
We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseases
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
This week we are going to have some time to complete all the Work you have NOT completed from your online lessons at home!
As always - any work NOT completed in class needs to be completed at home ! Please stay up to date - if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know !!
- Select activity Year 8W2 Science Assessment 2: Practical Investigation
  
  Year 8W2 Science Assessment 2: Practical Investigation Assignment
- Select activity Rising Dough Instructions
  
  Rising Dough Instructions File
- Select activity Year 8W2 Assessment 1a -
  
  Year 8W2 Assessment 1a - Assignment
Select section 15 June - 21 June

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15 June - 21 June
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification
We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research
We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseases
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
This week we are going to have some time to complete all the Work you have NOT completed from your online lessons at home!
As always - any work NOT completed in class needs to be completed at home ! Please stay up to date - if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know !!
Select section 22 June - 28 June

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22 June - 28 June
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification
We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research
We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseases
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Be able to explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Be able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Success Criteria: I can/have...
explain the main characteristics of living organisms
Identify a plant and an animal cell
Able to describe the 3 major microorganism groups and give an example of each
Explain what these microorganisms look like - their main characteristics
Describe how they reproduce
Research ONE harmful microorganism and ONE beneficial microorganism
Investigate a disease transmitted by a microorganism
Carry out a number of experiments - bread growth/ yeast growth / agar plate inoculation
Analyse the results of these experiments in a scientific way
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
This week we are going to have some time to complete all the Work you have NOT completed from your online lessons at home!
As always - any work NOT completed in class needs to be completed at home ! Please stay up to date - if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know !!
Select section 29 June - 5 July

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29 June - 5 July
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

We are PLANNING to cultivate an agar plate so that we can INVESTIGATE what types of microbes we can find in and around the school.
Select section 6 July - 12 July

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6 July - 12 July
Have a Fantastic Holiday Everyone !!
Select section 13 July - 19 July

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13 July - 19 July
Select section 20 July - 26 July

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20 July - 26 July
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification
We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research
We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseases
We are EXPLORING healthy and balanced diets, and looking at food labels to plan a healthy meal.
We are EXPLORING the digestive system, and looking at how food is broken down and absorped in the body
We are EXPLORING what we need food for and the Energy content in food.
We are EXPLORING a Healthy Teenagers Brain and its development through a healthy diet

Big Idea: Lessons Learned in Lockdown
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
Be able to describe the major food groups and give an example of each
Explain what these food groups to inside the body
Describe the elements of a balanced diet
Explain why a balanced diet is necessary
Explain what different types of diets look like
Investigate a food label
Investigate preparing food - healthy and safety wise
Investigate the chemistry of cooking
Success Criteria: I can/have...
Describe the main food groups and give an example of each
Identify and label a diagram of the digestive system
Briefly describe the use of the different food groups in the body
Research different types of diets
Explain what a balanced diet is and why it is necessary for a healthy life
Investigate preparing food in a healthy way.
Investigate the chemistry of cooking
Activities:
Google classroom tasks
Brain pop
Videos on the topic
Homework:
All work not completed in class Will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 27 July - 2 August

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27 July - 2 August
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification

We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research

We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseases

We are EXPLORING healthy and balanced diets, and looking at food labels to plan a healthy meal.

We are EXPLORING the digestive system, and looking at how food is broken down and absorped in the body

We are EXPLORING what we need food for and the Energy content in food.

We are EXPLORING a Healthy Teenagers Brain and its development through a healthy diet

Homework:

All work not completed in class Will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 3 August - 9 August

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3 August - 9 August
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING...the three main types of microorganisms by researching and classification

We are EXPLORING...the uses of these three main types of microorganisms by experimentation and research

We are EXPLORING...the fact that some of these microorganisms are actually harmful and through research we will be able to identify what diseases they cause and make suggestions on how to prevent these diseases

We are EXPLORING healthy and balanced diets, and looking at food labels to plan a healthy meal.

We are EXPLORING the digestive system, and looking at how food is broken down and absorped in the body

We are EXPLORING what we need food for and the Energy content in food.

We are EXPLORING a Healthy Teenagers Brain and its development through a healthy diet

Homework:

All work not completed in class Will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 10 August - 16 August

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10 August - 16 August
Lockdown Activities - See LA Google Classroom for details
Select section 17 August - 23 August

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17 August - 23 August
Lockdown Activities - See LA Google Classroom for details
Select section 24 August - 30 August

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24 August - 30 August
Lockdown Activities - See LA Google Classroom for details
Select section 31 August - 6 September

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31 August - 6 September
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING...Simple machines By experimentation in class

We are EXPLORING...Forces and their effects

We are EXPLORING...Simple physics by finding everyday examples

We are EXPLORING ... Simple electricity

We are EXPLORING Bridge Building

We are EXPLORING Energy Transformations using everyday examples
Select section 7 September - 13 September

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7 September - 13 September
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING..the nature of Forces by Experimentation.

We are EXPLORING...The Effect of Forces on a moving object

We are EXPLORING...The relationship between mass and weight

We are EXPLORING ... how to calculate speed, time and distance

We are EXPLORING Simple machines
Select section 14 September - 20 September

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14 September - 20 September
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING..the nature of Forces by Experimentation.

We are EXPLORING...The Effect of Forces on a moving object

We are EXPLORING...The relationship between mass and weight

We are EXPLORING ... how to calculate speed, time and distance

We are EXPLORING Simple machines
Select section 21 September - 27 September

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21 September - 27 September
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING..the nature of Forces by Experimentation.

We are EXPLORING...The Effect of Forces on a moving object

We are EXPLORING...The relationship between mass and weight

We are EXPLORING ... how to calculate speed, time and distance

We are EXPLORING Simple machines
Select section 28 September - 4 October

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28 September - 4 October
Happy Holidays Everyone - See you in the New Term....
Select section 5 October - 11 October

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5 October - 11 October
Select section 12 October - 18 October

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12 October - 18 October
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING...Simple machines By experimentation in class
We are EXPLORING...Forces and their effects
We are EXPLORING...Simple physics by finding everyday examples
We are EXPLORING ... Simple electricity
We are EXPLORING Bridge Building
We are EXPLORING Energy Transformations using everyday examples
We are EXPLORING simple machines
We are EXPLORING the use of LEVERS as a simple machine
We are EXPLORING our Skeleton as a system of levers and how our muscles function together with our skeleton to bring about motion
We are EXPLORING the Pectoral Girdle by dissection
Select section 19 October - 25 October

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19 October - 25 October
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

We are EXPLORING...Simple machines By experimentation in class

We are EXPLORING...Forces and their effects

We are EXPLORING...Simple physics by finding everyday examples

We are EXPLORING ... Simple electricity

We are EXPLORING Bridge Building

We are EXPLORING Energy Transformations using everyday examples

We are EXPLORING simple machines

We are EXPLORING the use of LEVERS as a simple machine

We are EXPLORING our Skeleton as a system of levers and how our muscles function together with our skeleton to bring about motion

We are EXPLORING the Pectoral Girdle by dissection
Select section 26 October - 1 November

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26 October - 1 November
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

We are PLANNING... to build a bottle car so that we can...investigate speed and motion

We are planning to Explore different energy sources for our bottle car
Select section 2 November - 8 November

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2 November - 8 November
Big Idea: "Amazing Races"

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
We are EXPLORING...Simple machines By experimentation in class
We are EXPLORING...Forces and their effects
We are EXPLORING...Simple physics by finding everyday examples
We are EXPLORING ... Simple electricity
We are EXPLORING Bridge Building
We are EXPLORING Energy Transformations using everyday examples
We are EXPLORING simple machines
We are EXPLORING the use of LEVERS as a simple machine
We are EXPLORING our Skeleton as a system of levers and how our muscles function together with our skeleton to bring about motion
We are EXPLORING the Pectoral Girdle by dissection
Success Criteria : I can/have...

Discuss levers and how my body works

Explain how a simple machine works

Collected data from experiments and I can analyse this data

Wire up a simple circuit
Activities:

Google classroom tasks

Videos on the topic
Dissection of a chicken wing

Car down slope practical

Making a bottle car
Making a simple machine to set off a mouse trap.

Homework:
All Class work NOT completed in class will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 9 November - 15 November

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9 November - 15 November
Big Idea: "Amazing Races"

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

We are EXPLORING...Simple machines By experimentation in class

We are EXPLORING...Forces and their effects

We are EXPLORING...Simple physics by finding everyday examples

We are EXPLORING ... Simple electricity

We are EXPLORING Bridge Building

We are EXPLORING Energy Transformations using everyday examples

We are EXPLORING simple machines

We are EXPLORING the use of LEVERS as a simple machine

We are EXPLORING our Skeleton as a system of levers and how our muscles function together with our skeleton to bring about motion

We are EXPLORING the Pectoral Girdle by dissection

Success Criteria : I can/have...

Discuss levers and how my body works

Explain how a simple machine works

Collected data from experiments and I can analyse this data

Wire up a simple circuit

Activities:

Google classroom tasks

Videos on the topic

Dissection of a chicken wing

Car down slope practical

Making a bottle car

Making a simple machine to set off a mouse trap.

Homework:
All Class work NOT completed in class will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 16 November - 22 November

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16 November - 22 November
Big Idea: "Amazing Races"

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

We are EXPLORING...Simple machines By experimentation in class

We are EXPLORING...Forces and their effects

We are EXPLORING...Simple physics by finding everyday examples

We are EXPLORING ... Simple electricity

We are EXPLORING Bridge Building

We are EXPLORING Energy Transformations using everyday examples

We are EXPLORING simple machines

We are EXPLORING the use of LEVERS as a simple machine

We are EXPLORING our Skeleton as a system of levers and how our muscles function together with our skeleton to bring about motion

We are EXPLORING the Pectoral Girdle by dissection

Success Criteria : I can/have...

Discuss levers and how my body works

Explain how a simple machine works

Collected data from experiments and I can analyse this data

Wire up a simple circuit

Activities:

Google classroom tasks

Videos on the topic

Dissection of a chicken wing

Car down slope practical

Making a bottle car

Making a simple machine to set off a mouse trap.

Homework:
All Class work NOT completed in class will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 23 November - 29 November

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23 November - 29 November
Big Idea: "Amazing Races"

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

We are EXPLORING...Simple machines By experimentation in class

We are EXPLORING...Forces and their effects

We are EXPLORING...Simple physics by finding everyday examples

We are EXPLORING ... Simple electricity

We are EXPLORING Bridge Building

We are EXPLORING Energy Transformations using everyday examples

We are EXPLORING simple machines

We are EXPLORING the use of LEVERS as a simple machine

We are EXPLORING our Skeleton as a system of levers and how our muscles function together with our skeleton to bring about motion

We are EXPLORING the Pectoral Girdle by dissection

Success Criteria : I can/have...

Discuss levers and how my body works

Explain how a simple machine works

Collected data from experiments and I can analyse this data

Wire up a simple circuit

Activities:

Google classroom tasks

Videos on the topic

Dissection of a chicken wing

Car down slope practical

Making a bottle car

Making a simple machine to set off a mouse trap.

Homework:
All Class work NOT completed in class will be completed for Homework !!
Select section 30 November - 6 December

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30 November - 6 December
Select section 7 December - 13 December

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7 December - 13 December
Select section 14 December - 20 December

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14 December - 20 December