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  • Who found what in NZ?  

    Before we go and see what explorers found where, I think it is important that we do a little bit of getting to know what NZ looks like and where some of the main places in the country are.



    To Do:

    Glue these two maps into your global studies book and use the detailed map to find the following places:  Use a dot to pinpoint the place and then use a ruler to draw a lone out so that you can label the place.


    Thomas Brunner had many challenges as he explored

    Really hard country to walk through with thick bush and lots of rocks

    two mountain ranges to cross

    Hardly any food to eat. just birds, eels, fern roots and fish

    It rained most days

    His guides spoke Maori so he didn't get to speak to many europeans along the way

    He had to kill his dog for food

    He injured his ankle

    he had a stroke and lost the mobility on his left side


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...to identify the important facts of Captain James Cook's exploration of nZ and explain the challenges and opportunities he faced
    • We are FOCUSING...on transforming our knowledge of Captain Cook's arrival to NZ to a stop animation video to explain the main points