
Cells and Bacteria
Levels 3 and 4

NZC Achievement Objectives

Te Mātauranga o Aotearoa
The Organism: Make detailed scientific classifications of some organisms.
Te Rauropi: Ka whakarōpū whāiti ā-pūtaiao i ētahi rauropi.

Learning Intentions

Integration Ideas
Learning Intentions are from the Ministry of Education
Integration ideas are from the Ministry of Education
Level 3
Students can investigate the special features of cells and bacteria and describe how these are important for their survival.
Health and Physical Education: Identify and use safe practices and basic risk-management strategies eg. Managing risks in both the natural and built environments
Health and Physical Education: Access and use information to make and action safe choices in a range of contexts eg. Safety in the sun, on the road, near water

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Resources

What time is your dentist appointment? Two thirty (tooth hurty!). Head to https://suzy.co.nz/sw-factsheets/ for the factsheet that accompanies this episode.
Level
1-2
Type
Video
Bacteria: What happens when you don’t brush your...
Suzy's World
What time is your dentist appointment? Two thirty (tooth hurty!). Head to https://suzy.co.nz/sw-factsheets/ for the factsheet that accompanies this episode.

You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere even inside Bill Nye. This is not science fiction, it’s the science of cells.
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRsRxzK0_D8
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Cells
Bill Nye The Science Guy
You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere even inside Bill Nye. This is not science fiction, it’s the science of cells.
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRsRxzK0_D8

What happens when you get a cold? Suzy has a cold, she feels awful and looks worse! So, it's a great time to investigate what happens when you get a cold!
Level
1-2
Type
Video
Cold One: What happens when I get a cold?
Suzy's World
What happens when you get a cold? Suzy has a cold, she feels awful and looks worse! So, it's a great time to investigate what happens when you get a cold!

Māori use kawakawa as rongoā (traditional medicine). But when scientists tested the kawakawa leaves they said there was no scientific evidence to support the plant’s medicinal properties. Chris Ryan took a closer look at the scientists’ investigations and noticed that they had not used traditional methods to prepare the kawakawa. He wondered if this might have affected their results. So Chris decided to carry out his own investigation.
Level
3
Type
Book
Connected 2015 Level 3: ‘The Science of Rongoā’
Ministry of Education NZ
Māori use kawakawa as rongoā (traditional medicine). But when scientists tested the kawakawa leaves they said there was no scientific evidence to support the plant’s medicinal properties. Chris Ryan took a closer look at the scientists’ investigations and noticed that they had not used traditional methods to prepare the kawakawa. He wondered if this might have affected their results. So Chris decided to carry out his own investigation.

How clean is the water in your river? Scientists are testing the health of the Maitai River. Find out what data they collect and what can be done to make our rivers cleaner and healthier for everyone.
Level
3
Type
Book
Connected 2017 Level 3: ‘Testing the Waters’
Ministry of Education NZ
How clean is the water in your river? Scientists are testing the health of the Maitai River. Find out what data they collect and what can be done to make our rivers cleaner and healthier for everyone.

The Fungi Kingdom is more diverse than the Plant Kingdom. Fungi are more closely related to animals than plants.
Level
1-4
Type
Poster
Fascinating fungal facts poster
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research
The Fungi Kingdom is more diverse than the Plant Kingdom. Fungi are more closely related to animals than plants.

Bill Nye’s a regular gene machine in the “Genes” episode.
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80srGMzydQo
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Genes
Bill Nye The Science Guy
Bill Nye’s a regular gene machine in the “Genes” episode.
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80srGMzydQo

Bill Nye the Science Guy will make you all better – with the “Germs” episode
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofhiC0lfcLs
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Germs
Bill Nye The Science Guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy will make you all better – with the “Germs” episode
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofhiC0lfcLs

One good way to keep germs at bay is to wash your hands! Suzy gets her hands dirty as she investigates why we should make a clean sweep of it, especially when it comes to our hands.
Level
1-2
Type
Video
Germs: Why do I need to wash my hands?
Suzy's World
One good way to keep germs at bay is to wash your hands! Suzy gets her hands dirty as she investigates why we should make a clean sweep of it, especially when it comes to our hands.

Cleaning or Hygiene Stations are places where we scrub and spray our shoes and gear before and after going for a walk in the bush. It’s super important that everyone uses them, every time they visit. It will stop the spread of kauri dieback disease, and save these forest giants!
Level
1-4
Type
Poster
How do I use a cleaning station?
Kiwi Conservation Club - Hakuturi Toa
Cleaning or Hygiene Stations are places where we scrub and spray our shoes and gear before and after going for a walk in the bush. It’s super important that everyone uses them, every time they visit. It will stop the spread of kauri dieback disease, and save these forest giants!

Race to collect the reasons plants can harm health (and some examples) as you move around the game board!
Level
1-4
Type
Game
How do plants become poisonous?
Kiwi Conservation Club - Hakuturi Toa
Race to collect the reasons plants can harm health (and some examples) as you move around the game board!

Plants, animals and fungi can be difficult to see easily - especially if they are very small, very shy or well camoflagued. Hence scientists use a variety of tools and techniques to help find what they are looking for.
Level
1-4
Type
Poster
How scientists find organisms
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research
Plants, animals and fungi can be difficult to see easily - especially if they are very small, very shy or well camoflagued. Hence scientists use a variety of tools and techniques to help find what they are looking for.

Help kids learn the basics of biology with this simple lesson plan that covers a range of general questions about biology as well as introducing some new ideas and fun activities for children to try.
Level
1-4
Type
Activity
Introduction to Biology
Science Kids
Help kids learn the basics of biology with this simple lesson plan that covers a range of general questions about biology as well as introducing some new ideas and fun activities for children to try.

Spring is traditionally when we tidy and clean our homes, ready for summer – so make a special cleaning kit that’s kind to the environment. Show your family and friends how it’s done, or invite them to help.
Level
1-4
Type
Activity
Make a Spring Cleaning Kit
Kiwi Conservation Club - Hakuturi Toa
Spring is traditionally when we tidy and clean our homes, ready for summer – so make a special cleaning kit that’s kind to the environment. Show your family and friends how it’s done, or invite them to help.

The oldest known fossils are from 480 million years ago. Millipdes do not have millions of legs, they don't bite or sting and and if threatened they curl up into a tight ball.
Level
1-4
Type
Poster
Millipedes Poster
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research
The oldest known fossils are from 480 million years ago. Millipdes do not have millions of legs, they don't bite or sting and and if threatened they curl up into a tight ball.

Learn more about the causes and effects of moisture with this fun lesson plan and activity. High levels of moisture aren't always easy to notice but if left unchecked they can have an impact on both your home and health.
Level
1-4
Type
Activity
Moisture
Science Kids
Learn more about the causes and effects of moisture with this fun lesson plan and activity. High levels of moisture aren't always easy to notice but if left unchecked they can have an impact on both your home and health.