Science Starters

1. Science Starters NataliiaKravchenko, TeAwamutu College

2. Acknowledgements: 1. Julie Luxton, Language and Lab Coats Literacy Workshop, Hamilton, 2010 2. Eric Frangenheim, TAC Workshop, TeAwamutu, 2009 3. Literacy Workshops, TAC, TeAwamutu 4. Keogh & Naylor, Concept Cartoons in Science Education, 1999

3. Odd one out 1. Nucleus, proton, electron, neutron 2. Solar System, Milky Way ,Galaxias Kuklos, Galaxy, Via Lactea 3. Dolphin, bat, kiwi, cat, cow 4. CuO, Na2O, K2S, Ca2O2, Fe2O3

4. 5 to 1 List: 5 metals 4 non metals 3 elements from Period two 2 elements with one electron in the outer shell 1 element with three shells and one electron in the outer shell

5. Jumble words 1. Study the words on the screen for one minute. 2. When the words are taken of the screen, write down all of the words you can remember. 3. Check for extra words with a partner. 4.When the words are back on the screen check them and add what you have missed.

6. base neutralisation weak sulfuric acid concentrated neutral baking soda water indicator strong salt vinegar litmus paper sodium hydroxide acid

7. Tagxedo You have 3 minutes to find and list forces Tagxedo - Creator

8. Use these words to write a sentence about why Pluto is not a planet anymore.

9. Which one is happier plant or animal cell?

10. Double Bubble Map

11. Double Bubble Map Read about atomic structure. Use this information to COMPARE and CONTRAST protons and electrons. Draw a Double Bubble Map to show three similarities and three 
differences between these particles. The Structure of an Atom Although the word 'atom' comes from the Greek for indivisible, we now know that atoms are not the smallest particles of matter. Atoms are made from smaller subatomic particles. At the centre of an atom is a nucleus containing heavy particles: protons and neutrons. Electrons are very light particles arranged around the nucleus in energy levels or shells. Both protons and electrons have an electrical charge. Both have the same size of electrical 
charge, but the proton is positive and the electron negative. The neutron is neutral. The total number of electrons in an atom is always the same as the number of protons in the nucleus. This means atoms have no overall electrical charge.

12. Disappearing definition Combustion is a chemical reaction between a 
fuel and oxygen to produce heat and light 
energy.

13. _____ is a chemical reaction between a fuel 
and oxygen to produce heat and light energy.

14. Translation starter In5 minutes you have to write translation of the following Maori words: Aotukupū   ↓ TiraWhetū   ↓ Ra  ↓ Apārangi   ↓ Meremere (Kopu)  ↓ Papatūānuku + Marama  ↓ Matawhero  ↓ Kopu Nui   ↓  Rongo   ↓ Whērangi   ↓ Tangaroa

15. Universe Aotukupū ↓ Milky Way TiraWhetū ↓ Sun Ra  ↓ Mercury Apārangi  ↓ Venus Meremere(Kopu)  ↓ Earth + Moon Papatūānuku+ Marama  ↓ Mars Matawhero  ↓ Jupiter   Kopu Nui  ↓  Saturn   Rongo  ↓ Uranus   Whērangi  ↓ Neptune   Tangaroa

16. Concept Cartoons

17. In summer the Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, therefore it is closer to it and it is hotter. In summer the Earth is closer to the Sun. That is why! In Summer the heat from the Sun is more concentrated. In winter we have less heat from the Sun. Why do we have seasons? State which argument you believe in and explain why you think it is correct.

20. 3,2,1 RIQ 3R Recall three things you have learned from the last lesson. 2I Write down two insights or ideas received during the last lesson. ( I now have better understanding of... I was surprised to know... I observed... I now aware of... ) 1Q Write one question that you still have.