Kōkiri Lab
Kōkiri Lab

Earth Systems & Space · Week 7 of 9

Properties and uses

Test it · Judge it

FORGE Test · Evaluate

Today's goal

Test properties that explain uses (hāngī stones, pounamu); light investigations (reflection and refraction).

By the end

Properties explained with evidence.

What we'll do (60 minutes)

  1. Predict which rock suits a hāngī and why10 min
  2. Property tests (teacher-led heating demo)20 min
  3. Reflection and refraction stations20 min
  4. Properties table10 min

Need a hand?

Guided properties table.

Want a challenge?

Draw ray diagrams.

Student worksheets for Earth Systems & Space (Word)