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.
Task: Use written text and pictures to explain how the special features of Old Man's Beard help it survive. Assessment focus: identifying how the special features help this plant to survive.
For this practical students make observations on water flow from three holes set at different heights in a container. They also investigate the effect on water flow if the top is on or off the container.