7C1 Science
Weekly outline
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Kia ora 7C1
A very warm welcome aboard the MHJC waka that you are embarking on. I am looking forward to guiding you through your learning journey in Science this year.
TERM 1 WEEK 1
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- A fair understanding of what the study of the Science involves in general
- Understand that scientific theories can change
Activities:
- Brainstorm what is Science as a class - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77TFiYWPxoQ
- Do Scientists follow a process to develop theories or just come up with them?
- Can Scientific theories change? Give examples
- The Bermuda triangle mystery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SWMb4Oh5jY
Homework:
Design your title page to show what Science means to you -
Kia ora 7C1
TERM 1 WEEK 2
Context - Me, myself and us
Kaitiakitanga-Guardianship
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Come up with a definition of Science in my own words
- Explain the purpose of classification in General
- State why we need classification in Life Science
- A broad understanding of classification based on cells (uni/multi) and backbone (vertebrate/invertebrate) with examples
Activities:
- Why do we need to classify - Record responses on board
- Come up as a class, with a criteria to classify living and non-living things
- Attempt living, dead or never lived activity
- Copy a simple classification key based on vertebrates/invertebrates and uni/multi cellular
- Design a simple key to classify writing tools - pens, pencils, whiteboard markers etc
- Word find - https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/4/general-animals-1/
- Science game - https://www.turtlediary.com/game/recycling-waste.html
Homework:
Education Perfect
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING what is Science?
- We are EXPLORING characteristics of living and non-living things
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TERM 1 WEEK 3
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- State the purpose of classification in general
- State why we need classification in Life Science
- A fair understanding of classification based on cells(uni/multi) and backbone(vertebrates and invertebrates) with examples
Activities:
- Why do we need to classify - Record responses on board
- Copy a simple classification key based on uni/multi cellular
- Write what vertebrates and invertebrates mean (on a doc)
- Watch video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjpGfqqvQ3E(Copy and paste link in a new tab)
- Complete vertebrates and invertebrates worksheet(Given below - at the end of the week) Make two columns on a google doc (vertebrates and invertebrates) and put your answers under those.
- Quiz - https://quizizz.com/join?gc=19521180 (Copy and paste link in a new tab)
- Word search - https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/6/general-animals-3/
- Science vocabulary - https://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/hangman.html?35203984
Homework:
Education PerfectEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING finding the meaning of vertebrates and invertebrates.
- We are EXPLORING classifying animals into vertebrates and invertebrates and multi/uni cellular.
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Term 1 WEEK 4
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Name the 5 kingdoms of life
- Understand what are life processes
- Explain how living processes occur in different ways in different living things
Activities:
- Write down the 5 kingdoms of life video and quiz- - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/plants/kingdoms-of-life.htm
- Class brainstorm of what life processes mean
- Introduce the scientific vocabulary for student responses' such as going to the toilet - Excretion
- Write down the 7 life processes and their meanings in simple language
- Watch video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JMT8VAWtEs
- MRS GREN/NERG Task
- MRS GREN - QUIZ - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/life-processes-vocabulary/?q=life+processes
Homework:
Complete MRS GREN Assignment that was started in class.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING recognising the seven processes of life.
- We are EXPLORING analysing the seven processes of life.
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TERM 1 WEEK 5
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define Ecology and ecosystems
- Observe and identify the relationship between living and non-living things in an environment
- Make connections to explain the interactions with and interdependence of living and non-living things in an environment
Activities:
Please attempt all written activities in your Science books.
- Identify the connection/relationship among these - soil, worms, plants, bees and butterflies, humans eg soil is home for worms, worms make the soil richer in nutrients which helps the plants to grow etc
- Watch Video - https://youtu.be/0Gm9zJS10-E (Copy and paste link in a new tab to play video) Watch up to 3.50mins only
- Copy the definitions of Ecosystems and Ecology from the video into your Science books
- Do the Biotic and Abiotic worksheet given below in your Science books
- Draw an example of an ecosystem(you can use your computer to search). Write how living and non-living things are interdependent in that ecosystem. To be done in Science books
- Video/Quiz - http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/ecosystems.htm
- Ecosystems interactive game - https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/plum14.sci.life.feeddingo/feed-the-dingo-an-ecosystem-game/
Homework:
Education PerfectEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING discovering various ecosystems in our surroundings/environment.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on describing interdependence of living and non-living things in an ecosystem.
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TERM 1 WEEK 6
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define habitat
- State what Adaptation means
- Name the 3 different kinds of Adaptations
- Identify what kind of Adaptation is a living thing using
- Explain why and how plants and animals are suited to their habitat
Activities:
- Class/group discussions on where do animals live (habitat) and why
- Copy definitions of Habitat and Adaptations from the board
- Adaptations Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB8nLZmxN_M
- Write down 5 adaptations that you saw in the video
- Types of adaptations Text and test - Read information and attempt test - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/z7sdmp3/revision/1
- Informative video on adaptations and quiz - http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/animals/animal-adaptations.htm
- Interactive game - .http://desertmuseumdigitallibrary.org/kids/Games/Adaptations.html
- Attempt Adaptations worksheet
Homework:
Education Perfect
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on discussing ecosystems and adaptations
- We are FOCUSING on identifying adaptations and explaining different types of adaptations
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TERM 1 WEEK 7
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define Habitat
- State what Adaptation means
- Name the three different kinds of adaptations
- Explain why and how plants and animals are suited to their habitat
Activities:
- EP Task for revision of Adaptations
- Activity on Types of adaptations
- Quiz - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/adaptation/
- Brain Pop activity
- Introduce Assessment
Homework:
Education Perfect
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on discussing ecosystems and adaptations
- We are FOCUSING on identifying adaptations and explaining different types of adaptations
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TERM 1 WEEK 8
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Create an animal, describe it, identify and describe its habitat and state how its adaptations helps it to survive in its habitat
Activities:
- Revisit assessment criteria
- Introduce rubric. Talk through the rubric and marking criteria
- Example on how to describe your chosen habitat and adaptations - https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/wildlife/antarctic_animal_adaptations.php
- Students start working on assessment
Homework:
Education Perfect
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to create an animal and apply our knowledge of habitats and adaptations to demonstrate how the animal survives in its habitat.
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TERM 1 WEEK 9
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Create an animal, describe it, identify and describe its habitat and state how its adaptations help it to survive in its habitat
Activities:
- Re-introduce the assessment (Class was on camp last week)
- Direct students to go back and read criteria and rubric
- Go back to where you left off with your assessment. If happy continue, if not start over.
- Reading resource for natural and human impact on habitats and environment
- Resources to help with assessments under MHOL WK 8 and the previous weeks eg habitats, types of adaptation etc
- Natural and Man made environmental changes - https://kids.kiddle.co/Habitat
Homework:
Education PerfectPLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to create an animal and apply our knowledge of habitats and adaptations to demonstrate how the animal survives in its habitat.
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TERM 1 WEEK 10
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Explain what a food chain is
- Identify producers, primary and secondary consumers and tertiary consumers in a food chain
- Construct a food chain and show the feeding relationship of organisms in a food chain
Activities:
- Class discussion on what is a food chain
- Write the definition of food chain in your Science books
- Read the information on food chains from this website and attempt quiz - https://www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/food_chain_and_web.php
- Draw a food chain with these organisms and energy source - hawk, grass, snake, bacteria and fungi, grasshopper, frog and Sun
Homework:
Complete Assessment
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on explaining how living things depend directly or indirectly on green plants for food.
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TERM 1 WEEK 11
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify what is a food chain
- State the role of the SUN in a food chain
- Identify producers, primary, secondary and tertiary consumers in a food chain
- Construct a food chain and show the feeding relationships of organisms in a food chain
Activities:
- Watch food chain video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd1M9xD482s
- Food chain interactive game - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/food-chains.htm
- Word find - https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/923244/food-web/downloadable/
- Food chain quiz - Quizzez
- Imbalances in a food chain - Effects on animal life
Homework:
Education PerfectFOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on explaining how living things depend directly or indirectly on green plants for food.
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the implications of imbalances in a food chain.
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TERM BREAK
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TERM BREAK
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 2 WEEK 1
We are going to start exploring the scientific method and how it is and has been used to develop theories and ideas based on experiments and analysis of results.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Name the steps in the scientific method
- State what each step of the scientific method is
- Identify independent, dependent and controlled variables
Activities:
- Teacher to ask starter questions to get students thinking and draw on background knowledge of 'what does a plant need to grow?'
- Discussion on what sort of things can we measure about the plant or things that affect its growth?
- Watch video on scientific method - https://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/
- Go through the steps of the scientific method
- Copy scientific method steps in books
- What are independent, dependent and controlled variables? Teacher explanation with examples
- Practice in identifying dependent, independent and controlled variables
Homework:
Review steps of scientific method and complete class activitiesEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the steps of the scientific method to question, research, experiment, interpret and analyse what we observe in the world around us.
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TERM 2 WEEK 2
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Name the steps in the scientific method
- Identify the independent and dependent variable given the problem
- Identify the components of a 'Fair Test' in a scientific inquiry
Activities:
- Recap the steps of the scientific method
- Recap what are independent, dependent and controlled variables
- Interactive activity - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/scientific-inquiry/scientific-methods.htm
- Discussion on what is a 'Fair Test?'
- Carry out different experiments to understand a 'Fair Test' in science experiments and inquiry
Homework:
Complete class tasksEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the steps of the scientific method to question, research, experiment, interpret and analyse what we observe in the world around us.
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TERM 2 WEEK 3
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- State what is Force
- Identify what force can do
- Name different types of forces
- Investigate the effects of applying different types of forces to familiar objects
- Identify the components of a 'Fair Test' in a scientific inquiry
Activities:
- Class discussion on what is force and what can it do
- Group work - What forces can you see around you?
- Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSY4HzWZIlo
- Complete activity sheet based on force
- Fair Test experiment
- Wonder Project ambassador introduction
Homework:
Complete class tasks and EP
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the steps of the scientific method to question, research, experiment, interpret and analyse what we observe in the world around us.
- We are EXPLORING the concept of force.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on describing the motion of objects in terms of force /forces acting on them.
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TERM 2 WEEK 4
We are starting the wonder project this week which will take us on a journey to explore and understand how rockets fly! So, it is back to the future with making and launching rockets!!
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify contact and non-contact forces
- Explain how the force of friction works
- Recognise that gravity is a force (A pull)
- Identify the relation between mass, weight and gravity
Activities:
- Recap of forces and motion - Watch video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-2NLHB4Gxg
- EP Task on contact and non-contact forces
- List the Contact and Non-contact Forces from the video in your Science books
- Attempt worksheet - Forces and motion in your Science books
- Forces Quiz - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/forces-01/
- Class discussion on what is the force of friction and how does it work
- Investigate the question - what type of road surfaces would be safest in wet conditions - Explain your answer
- What is gravity - Students come up with own definition
- Conduct an experiment to show the relation between mass, weight and gravity
Homework:
Complete class tasks and EP
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the concept of force.
- We are EXPLORING the forces of friction and gravity by conducting simple experiments.
- We are EXPLORING how to organise a crew and collaborate to understand roles and responsibilities in order to accomplish a mission.
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TERM 2 WEEK 5
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Explain how the force of friction works
- Recognise that gravity is a force (A Pull)
- Identify the relation between mass, weight and gravity
Activities:
- Warm up quiz - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/forces-02/
- Investigate the question - What type of road surfaces will be safest in wet conditions - Explain your answer
- Class discussion on what is the force of friction and how does it work?
- Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LSevw1sfpk
- Interactive activity - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/force-and-motion.htm
- Friction Activity (to be completed in books)
- What is gravity - Students come up with own definition
- Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suQDwZcnJdg
- Conduct an experiment to show the relation between mass, weight and gravity
Homework:
Complete EP and class activitiesEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the steps of the scientific method to question, research, experiment, interpret and analyse what we observe in the world around us.
- We are EXPLORING the concept of force.
- We are EXPLORING the forces of friction and gravity by conducting simple experiments.
- We are EXPLORING how to organise a crew and collaborate to understand roles and responsibilities in order to accomplish a mission.
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TERM 2 WEEK 6
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- State each of Newton's three laws of motion
- Identify which of Newton's laws is being represented in relation to forces on a rocket
Activities:
- Sir Isaac Newton's life and discoveries
- Newton's first law of motion video - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LEHR8YQNm_Q
- Video explaining inertia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn34mnnDnKU
- Explain Newton's first law of motion applies to rockets
- Newton's first law of motion interactive activity - http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/inertia.htm
Homework:
Education Perfect and complete class tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of and explaining Newton's three laws of motion with simple examples.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to organise a crew and collaborate to understand roles and responsibilities in order to accomplish a mission.
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TERM 2 WEEK 7
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- State each of Newton's three laws of motion
- Identify which of Newton's laws is being represented in relation to forces on a rocket
Activities:
- Revision of Newton's first law of motion
- Discuss Newton's second law of motion Newton's second law of motion video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvPrn3aBQG8
- How does Newton's second law of motion apply to rockets?
- Newton's third law of motion video and discussion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgqcGrB3re8
- Interactive activity - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/action-and-reaction.htm
- How does Newton's third law of motion apply to rockets?
- Online worksheet - https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/Science/Newton's_Laws_of_Motion/Newton's_First_Law*_Inertia_as10699rt
- Quiz - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/forces-02/
- Word find - https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/1002175/forces-and-motion-word-search/
Homework:
Complete EP and class tasks
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to organise a crew and collaborate to understand roles and responsibilities in order to accomplish a mission.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of and explaining Newton's three laws of motion with simple examples.
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TERM 2 WEEK 8
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Understand the forces acting on a rocket(aerodynamics)
- Design a rocket
Activities:
- Identify the forces acting on a rocket
- Explore these forces through simple experiments
- Start designing rocket keeping aerodynamics in mind
- Finalise rocket design
- Start creating prototype using 1.5L soda bottles
- Energy worksheet - https://easyscienceforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Energy_FreeToDownloadScienceHiddenWordsGame.pdf
Homework:
Education Perfect
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on aerodynamics to identify and develop an understanding of the different forces acting on a rocket.
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to design and create a prototype of a rocket so that we can test launch it.
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TERM 2 WEEK 9
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Use the rocket kit to launch my rocket prototype with the assistance of a teacher/ambassador
Activities:
- Revisit rocket designs(Shape, stability, strength, aerodynamics etc)
- Finish constructing prototype
- Review of health and safety rules for launching
- Launch prototypes using the rocket kit
- Collect flight data on distance and time and plot a graph
- Calculate speed using data
- Louis Pasteur information and quiz - https://www.ducksters.com/biography/scientists/louis_pasteur.php
Homework:
Education PerfectPLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to design and create a prototype of a rocket so that we can test launch it.
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TERM 2 WEEK 10
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Analyse the design of my rocket and identify areas of improvement
Activities:
- Reflect on the design and making of the rocket prototype(Feedback from wonder project groups)
- Finish plotting graph with distance and time data
- Revision of motion and forces topic through games and activities
- Quiz - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks1/science/forces-magnets/?q=forces
Homework:
Catch up with EP Tasks
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on our wonder project journey and reviewing our rocket prototype designs.
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TERM HOLIDAYS
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TERM HOLIDAYS
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TERM 3 WEEK 1
PLANNING REPLACED BY COMPLETION OF SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify the physical properties of a given substance
- Classify materials under different categories
Activities:
- Scaffold the words physical properties - features that you can see, touch to feel, smell etc
- What can be the physical properties of a substance/material? Teacher record responses on board
- Read and follow the instructions to do the Physical properties activity( Doc given below)
- EP Task
- Attempt the classifying materials sheet
- Work on Science Investigation (to be completed by WK 3)
Homework:
Complete class tasks and work on Science InvestigationEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING discovering the physical properties of materials.
- We are EXPLORING classifying objects under different categories based on observable properties.
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TERM 3 WEEK 2
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify the physical properties of a given substance
- Classify materials under different categories
Activities:
- Scaffold the words physical properties - features that you can see by observation touch to feel etc
- What are some examples of physical properties of materials - Teacher records responses on board
- EP Task
- Quiz - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/properties-of-materials/?q=materials
- Attempt the classifying materials sheet
- Watch video on reversible and irreversible changes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz0cP_K_CNA
- Brain Pop Interactive activity - https://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/measuringmatter/
- Word search - https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/1285720/science-materials-and-their-properties/
Homework:
Complete class tasks and EP tasks
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING discovering the physical properties of materials.
- We are EXPLORING classifying objects under different categories based on observable properties.
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TERM 3 WEEK 3
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Define physical and chemical change using terms like reversible, irreversible, new substance, energy transfer
- Outline the differences between physical and chemical changes
- Correctly identify a process as a physical or chemical change
Activities:
- Recap learning about reversible and irreversible changes from last week. What are the scientific names for these?
- Watch video on physical and chemical changes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgM3e8YZxuc
- Write definitions of physical and chemical changes in science books
- Identify given processes as a physical or chemical change (refer to doc below)
- Quiz - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/changing-materials/?q=materials
Homework:
Complete class and EP tasks
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING experimenting with and recognising reversible(physical) and irreversible(chemical) changes.
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TERM 3 WEEK 4
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify and describe the three states of matter
- Discuss the changes in the states of matter
Activities:
- Recap - What is matter?
- What forms/state can we find matter in?
- The three states of matter - solid, liquid and gas
- Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQsybALJoew
- Sort objects by whether they are a solid, a liquid or a gas
- Quiz - https://www.ducksters.com/science/solids_liquids_gases.php
- What are the physical properties of each state of matter?
- Determine the difference between solids, liquids and gases
- Online activity - https://k8schoollessons.com/states-of-matter-solid-liquid-gas-activity/
- EP Task
- Attempt task on changes in states of matter given below
Homework:
Complete class and EP Tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on identifying the three states of matter.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the changes in the states of matter through experimenting.
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TERM 3 WEEK 5
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify and describe the three states/phases of matter
- Describe the characteristics of the three states of matter in terms of particle arrangement
Activities:
Session 1
- Recap last week's learning - The three states of matter - Solids, Liquids and gases
- Watch video on how particles are arranged in a solid, liquid and gas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmm1J2yI9tk
- Draw a diagram of the particle arrangement in solids, liquids and gases in your Science books and label it. Here is an example
Session 2
- Attempt EP Task - Solids
- Read the information on the doc(States of matter) given below
- Copy the chart given at the bottom of the doc into your Science books and use the information to fill it in.
Session 3
- Attempt EP Tasks - Liquids ad Gases
- Word Find - https://www.turtlediary.com/game/matter-word-search.html
Homework:
Complete class and EP tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on identifying and recognising the three states of matter.
- We are FOCUSING on describing the three states of matter in terms of particle arrangement
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TERM 3 WEEK 6
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify and describe the three states/phases of matter
- Describe the characteristics of the three states of matter in terms of particle arrangement
- Understand and describe the transitions between the states of matter when heat is added or removed
Activities:
Session 1
- Watch video to recap learning from last week - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/solids-liquids-gases.htm
- Attempt quiz - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z2wmxnb/test
- Do Why Does Matter Matter worksheet
Session 2
- EP Task
- Watch video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpU1VAkQvEM
- Attempt worksheets on phases of matter(given below)
Session 3
- Complete work from session 1 & 2
Homework:
Complete class and EP Tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on describing the three states of matter in terms of particle arrangement
- We are FOCUSING on identifying and describing the transitions between the states of matter.
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TERM 3 WEEK 7
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Understand and describe the transitions between the states of matter when heat is added or removed
Activities:
- Warm up game - https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/featured-games/changes-at-the-beach-3.html
- EP Tasks
- Session 1 - Melting and Freezing
- Session 2 - Boiling and Evaporation and Condensation
- Session 3 - Sublimation and Deposition
Homework:
Complete EP TasksFOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on identifying and describing the transitions between the states of matter.
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TERM 3 WEEK 8
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Explain what the Earth's Water cycle is
- Use information of phase changes to identify and outline the different stages in a water cycle
Activities:
Maori words for states of matter context
Sun - rā
solid - Mārō
liquid/water - Wai
Gas - Hau
Evaporation - Hikohanga
Condensation - tōhau
Session 1- Introduction to the water cycle - Earth's water
- Watch video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncORPosDrjI
Session 2
- EP Task - Water Cycle
- Attempt worksheet - The Water Cycle (Given below)
- Draw a diagram of the Water Cycle in your Science books(optional)
Session 3
- Word search - https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/702/water-cycle/
- Water Cycle Games - https://www.turtlediary.com/games/water-cycle.html
Homework:
Complete activities and EP Tasks
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the hydrological Cycle
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSSING on describing the processes that transfer water between stages of the hydrological cycle
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 3 WEEK 9
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Explain what the Earth's water cycle is
- Identify and outline the different stages in a water cycle
Activities:
- Interactive activity - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/water-cycle.htm
- Quizziz
- Design a model/prototype of the rain cycle.(Search words for ideas - Images of models of rain cycle)
Homework:
Plan and design your water cyclePLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to design a model of the hydrologic cycle to demonstrate our understanding of the different stages in the rain cycle.
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Kia Ora 7C1
TERM 3 WEEK 10
This week you can keep working on your Water Cycle models.
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TERM HOLIDAYS
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TERM HOLIDAYS
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 4 WEEK 1
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Identify what makes up our planet
- Name the layers of the Earth
Activities:
- What is Earth made up of - Record responses
- Video on the structure of Earth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXiVGEEPQ6c
- EP Tasks
- Attempt worksheet given below
Homework:
Complete this week's tasks and EP
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 4 WEEK 2
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- State what a resource is
- Identify some of Earth's natural resources
- Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources
Activities:
- What does the word resource mean?
- What are Earth's natural resources? Are all natural resources going to be always there on Earth? Discussion
- Watch video on Earth's resources - https://www.turtlediary.com/video/natural-resources-of-the-earth.html
- Resources that can be replaced in a short period of time - Renewable
- Resources that take a long time to replace and can run out - Non - Renewable
- EP Tasks
- Categorise the following into Renewable and Non-Renewable resources - wind energy, trees, coal, animals, water, wood, oil, natural gas, wheat, sun energy, air, geothermal energy, biomass energy, petroleum, nuclear energy
Homework:
Complete class and EP Tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on identifying Earth's natural resources
- We are FOCUSING developing an understanding of Earth's renewable and non-renewable resources
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 4 WEEK 3
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- State what is a volcano
- Use vocabulary associated with volcanoes in explaining and discussing how volcanoes erupt
- Name the different parts of a volcano
Activities:
- What is a volcano?
- What causes a volcano to erupt?
- Video 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLeHCS5ldz4
- Video 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAmqsMQG3RM
- Attempt worksheet
- EP Tasks
Homework:
Complete MHOL and EP Tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on identifying Earth's natural resources
- We are FOCUSING developing an understanding of Earth's renewable and non-renewable resources
- We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of how and why volcanoes erupt
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 4 WEEK 4
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Recognise that rocks are made out of minerals
- Name Identify the 3 main types of rocks
- define and describe how the 3 main types of rocks are formed
Activities:
- Discuss how rocks are used in our general environment
- How do you think rocks are formed?
- What are the 3 main types of rocks?
- Watch video on the 3 rock types and their formation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17l2LrjZi9o
- Interactive game - https://www.learner.org/series/interactive-rock-cycle/
- Quiz - https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/rocks/?q=types+of+rock
- Word Find - https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/133308/rocks-and-minerals/
Homework:
Complete MHOL and EP Tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSSING on developing an understanding of how rocks are composed and formed
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 4 WEEK 5
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Recognise that rocks are made out of minerals and can be formed in different ways
Activities:
- Look up famous rock formations - There are some amazing ones in New Zealand!(Kiwiana context)
- Choose one rock formation. Learn more about this rock formation and present your learning in a poster form - Be creative, make it attractive and colourful
- You can include the following information on your poster:
- A picture of your chosen rock formation
- A description of the rock formation (Where is it? How old is it? How was it created - what type of rock is it? Is it a tourist attraction? Is there a belief associated with it? etc
- Add other interesting facts about it
Homework:
Rock formation poster and EP Task
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING famous rock formations in New Zealand and around the world by researching information and displaying it on a poster.
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 4 WEEK 6
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Name components of our solar system
- Investigate and compare the distances of the planets in our solar system from the Sun
Activities:
- What is our solar system made up of?
- Name the planets in our Solar System
- Look at the average distances of the planets from the sun
- Attempt worksheets
- EP Tasks
Homework:
Complete MHOL and EP Tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSSING on developing an understanding of our Solar System
- We are FOCUSSING on comparing characteristics of members of our Solar System
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Kia ora 7C1
TERM 4 WEEK 7
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Name the inner and outer planets in our solar system
- Describe the shape of Earth and its position relative to the Sun
Activities:
- Interactive activity - Inner planets - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/solar-system-inner.htm
- Interactive activity - Outer planets - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/solar-system-outer.htm
- What do you know about the shape of the Earth?
- Where is the Earth in relation to the Sun ? close, far?
- What are the inner and outer planets? What is the main difference between them?
- EP Tasks
Homework:
MHOL and EP Tasks
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSSING on developing an understanding of our Solar System
- We are FOCUSSING on comparing characteristics of members of our Solar System
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Kia ora 7C2
TERM 4 WEEK 8
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Explain how is a day measured in terms of the rotation of Earth
Activities:
- A Day on Earth - https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/day-on-earth.htm
- EP Tasks
- Word search - https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/1341/planets/
- Quiz - https://www.turtlediary.com/quiz/solar-system-for-kids.html
- Finding your age on another planet - https://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/age/
- Games - https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/play/
Homework:
Complete MHOL Activities
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSSING on developing an understanding of our Solar System
- We are FOCUSSING on comparing characteristics of members of our Solar System
- We are FOCUSSING on explaining the rotation of the earth around its axis
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