10 February - 16 February

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

Week 2: (10-14th February 2020)

Kia Ora Y7. Our context for Term 1 is ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand Here at MHJC.’ This week, we will unfold the context. I will start by discussing ‘Great Ako’ with you. We will work closely with Art & Global Studies. We will be looking at different texts about  identity, whanau, culture, friendship etc.

Our focus this term is ‘Visual Language.’ We will learn about different aspects of Visual Language such as Dominant image, Colour, Texture, Shape, Symbolism, Lettering / Font, Proportion, Layout, Rule of Thirds, Negative space, Logo etc. and apply them in our badge. You will apply (most of these) in the personal badge (Static Image) that you will create working collaboratively with Art & Global Studies.

Starting with identity, I want you to think about yourself; particularly your name. We will do a few class activities related to names. You may think of the following:

-Who named you?

-Which language does your name come from?

-What does your name mean?

-Why were you given this name?

-If given a chance, would you like to change your name? What name would you choose and why?

-What are some strange names you have heard/read?

-Has anyone ever made fun of your name? What did you do?

Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand Here at MHJC.’

Activities:

• Unfolding Term 1 Context

• Learning about ‘Great Ako’

• Learning about names.

• Stories about our names

Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading stories/texts about  identity, whanau, culture, friendship etc.

We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning

We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples

We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.

We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge) 

Focus.......
 We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying  the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.

 Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

Homework:

Answer the questions about your name.