Term 3: Week 7
Section outline
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on defining and explaining how the democratic system of government plays a key role by representing the voice of citizens
- We are FOCUSING on identifying the eligibility of voters
- We are FOCUSING on discussing the role of the media in shaping the decisions people make
- We are FOCUSING on applying mapping features to demonstrate our understanding of the representation of political parties in NZ
Activities:
DO NOW: Watching the Young Wings debate.What is your opinion on the overall debate? What are some of the issues that they were debating about?
To check if the following has been complete as per online distance learning task instructions
Link to the articles: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/07/nz-election-2020-guide-on-everything-you-need-to-know.html
- Article Task 1: In order to improve both your skimming and scanning/reading skills and note taking skills, you are required to read the article from Newshub and make summary notes under each heading provided.(Individual task)
- Article Task 2: You are required to create a set of 10 questions for a quiz.(Table group task).Create at least 2 questions individually.Formulate these questions after notetaking from Task 1
- Article Task 3: Referring to the article for possible answers, you are required to complete the google doc sheet on political facts.(Individual task)
Still to do:
- What is Democracy? Slideshow task and video ( )
- Eligibility to vote - who is allowed?, the voting process
- Basic elements of mapping tasks
- Assessment 3: Mapping Task preparation and new due date: 11 September
Further Learning:
- Complete your essay using the support resources, links and template that I have already provided.
Current Events: Resources: New voting age
- https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/424324/teens-ask-court-to-lower-voting-age-to-16
- https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12358949