Tuesday, 10th May

To students and teachers. Please see below to find the program of the day. The Agenda book is scheduled for the end of Block 2 due to Kapa Haka 3rd block, and teaming last.

Block 1:

UoI 2: The Water Cycle

One fact about our awesome planet that always amazes me, is that water never disappears.  Every drop of water that is on the earth today was on the earth millions of years ago.

Today we are looking at 'The Water Cycle'.  This is the process by which all water is cycled around from storage and use to evaporating and forming clouds before it comes back to earth again in the for of clouds, snow, sleet or hail. It is an amazing phenomenon and just one of the many facets of how special our planet really is.

Here are videos that will tell you more about the water cycle:

Basic:

Complex:

Here is a diagram that shows it simply:

Your task:

1. Watch one of the videos.
2. Copy the water cycle picture into your Sharing the Planet book.
3. Write an explanation underneath of what the water cycle is, in your own words. (Remember to use AAAWWUBUS words to show linking of ideas)
4. Using research you do, write about how much water is available to us people. Add information on the effects of pollution and wastage on this. How is the population of the earth making a difference?
5. How does this relate to the central idea, 'We are the guardians (Kaitiaki) of our planet’s resources'?

Block 2:

TED-Ed - Term 2 Week 2

A guide to the energy of the Earth - Joshua M. Sneideman

Energy is neither created nor destroyed — and yet the global demand for it continues to increase. But where does energy come from, and where does it go? Joshua M. Sneideman examines the many ways in which energy cycles through our planet, from the sun to our food chain to electricity and beyond.

1. Energy is a physical quantity that cannot be ______________or destroyed.

2. Where does most of the US electricity come from (primary source)?

3. Energy choice impacts the quality of an individual and society by ________.

4. What is a source of energy that is integral to the earth systems?

5. Which of the following provides the most energy for our ecosystem?

6. Explain how energy impacts the quality of life for individuals and society.

7. Think about our school and its use of energy. What is our school’s primary and secondary sources of energy?

8. Discuss what the similarities and differences are between the different units of energy (ex. Watt, Joule, Lumen).

9. Brainstorm some of the impacts you think your generation’s energy consumption is having today and on tomorrow’s future generations.

10. What are some examples of energy decisions you make every day?

AGENDA BOOK:

Tuesday, 10th May
Tomorrow is day ?
Homework:
 -Summative Task Article
-Persuasive Essay
-Ted ed for the week

Extra for experts:  
-Blogging challenge
-Weekly Quiz
-Camp fire story (could be scary) to tell around the camp fire while at camp next week.

Notices: Bring your raincoat on Wednesday - hose down time haha.

Reminders: Pack your bags and survival kit.

Block 3: Finishing time:
1. Persuasive Essay (refer to model on board titled Scooting)
2. Summative Task Article (refer to literacy book/ UOI book for Model)
3. Blocks 1 and 2's work.
4. Homework for the week.


Block 4: TEAMING