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Introduction to Pūtaiao / Whakataki ki te Pūtaiao

Learning Outcomes / Ngā Whāinga Ako 🔗

  1. Explain what Pūtaiao is and why it is useful.
  2. To recall my responsibilities in keeping myself and others safe in Pūtaiao lessons.
  3. Describe, locate and draw the main pieces of equipment used in Pūtaiao lessons.
  4. Read scales accurately and use the correct units for my measurements.
  5. Label and draw the main parts of a Bunsen burner and explain the uses for each type of flame
  6. Name a famous scientist and explain why their work is so important.
  7. Explain how scientists use scientific method to investigate a hunch or question.
  8. Describe a fair test and explain the difference between independent, dependent and a control variable.
  9. Understand how to set up an investigation (tūhura) and collect and display reliable data in tables and graphs.

Slides / Ngā Kirita🔗

  1. Mihi (Slides, PDF)
  2. Lab Safety (Slides, PDF)
  3. Bunsen Burner (Slides, PDF)
  4. Investigations (Slides, PDF)
  5. Graphing (Slides, PDF)
  6. Laboratory Expectations (Slides, PDF)
  7. Looking After Your Station (Slides, PDF)
  8. Filtering Water (Slides, PDF)
  9. Reivision (Slides, PDF)
  10. 6 Pillars of Character (Slides, PDF)

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Regular Unit Plan / Mahere Kōwae 🔗

Akoranga 1Akoranga 2Akoranga 3
Week 11. Introduction to Pūtaiao2. Hydrogen Balloons3. Scientific Equipment
Week 24. Using Equipment5. Bunsen BurnerTwE TEST
Week 36. Bunsen Equipment7. Burning Paper8. Soluble or Not?
Week 49. Scientific Method10. Scientific Method 211. Graphing
Week 512. Fair Testing13. Revision14. TEST

Learning Support Unit Plan / Mahere Kōwae 🔗

Akoranga 1Akoranga 2Akoranga 3Akoranga 4
Week 1Teacher Only Day1. Introduction to Pūtaiao2. Hydrogen Balloons3. Scientific Equipment
Week 2Waitangi Day4. Using Equipment5. Bunsen BurnerTwE TEST
Week 36. Bunsen Experiment7. Burning Paper8. Soluble or Not?9. Scientific Method
Week 410. Scientific Method 211. Graphing12. Fair Testing14. TEST

Ngā Mahere Akoranga: Lesson Plans 🔗

  1. Introduction to Pūtaiao 🔗

    • Whakaritenga
      • Print student record sheets
      • Print subject course planner
      • Make getting to know me Google Form
      • Make PPT on getting to know me
    • Ngā Whāinga Ako
      1. Learn about Mr Le Sueur
      2. To recall my responsibilities in keeping myself and others safe in Pūtaiao lessons.
    • Notes
      • Slides:
    • Task/Ngohe
      • Make a poster on lab safety

  2. Hydrogen Balloons 🔗

  3. Scientific Equipment 🔗

  4. Using Equipment 🔗

  5. Bunsen Burners 🔗

  6. Bunsen Experiment 🔗

  7. Burning Paper 🔗

  8. Soluble or Not? 🔗

    • Whakaritenga
      • Book Soluble or Not on Risk Assess
    • Te Whāinga Ako
      1. Describe a fair test and explain the difference between independent, dependent and a control variable.
    • Notes
      • Slides: Investigations
    • Task/Ngohe

  9. Scientific Method 🔗

    • Whakaritenga
      • Print variable definitions
      • Print variable worksheets
    • Notes
      • Slides: Investigations
    • Task/Ngohe
      • Mahi tuatahi on using the Bunsen burner

  10. Scientific Method 2 🔗

  11. Graphing 🔗

    • Whakaritenga
      • Print fill-in-the-gaps notes
      • Bring maths paper
    • Te Whāinga Ako
      1. Be able to display data in tables and graphs
    • Notes
      • Slides:
    • Task/Ngohe
      • Work through notes and fill in the gaps
      • Draw a model graph on the board
      • Graphing worksheet

  12. Fair Testing 🔗

    • Te Whāinga Ako
      1. Describe a fair test
    • Task/Ngohe
      • Ngohe Ataata: Fair Testing
      • Complete graphing worksheet from last period

  13. Revision 🔗

    • Whakaritenga
      • Print revision booklet
    • Task/Ngohe
      • Start revision for test tomorrow

  14. TEST 🔗

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