This assessment task requires students to graph data on the size of the ozone layer over Antarctica. Students then answer four short questions relating to the data and their graph.
This practical task requires students to order five photographs of the life cycle of a Harrier Hawk. Students describe the changes that have occurred in each part of the lifecycle. NOTE: This resource is intended to be used in colour.
Students answer one question about diet given the type of beak that birds have. Students are also asked about how scientists might investigate information about moa.
A newspaper story about a runaway weather balloon with a map that tracks its progress is the context for this assessment. Students read it to answer retrieval and inferential questions.
Task: View photograph to explain how a chiton protects itself in its environment. Assessment focus: identifying features that help to protect an animal in its particular environment.
Students research and take notes in preparation for writing a biography of a famous New Zealander. Supports for this process and formative assessment points are given.
Students research and write a biographical recount on the life of a well-known New Zealander. Supports for this process and formative assessment points are given.