Section outline

  • Kia ora...students and welcome to week 4. For this week you will be researching the location/ geography and activities of your camp site, Camp Adair.

    Camp site


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

    • Calculate distance from MHJC to  Camp Adair
    • Use google maps to show location and geographical features
    • Understand the flaura and fauna here
    • Investigate the rules and expectations whilst on site.
    • Research the various activities you will be involved with
    • Explore key values and skills you should display camp.

    Success Criteria: I can/have..

    Examined in detail the key information about my camp site, camp Adair.

    Activities:

    1. Why do you think attending camp is important. What are the skills you have that would be beneficial to you by attending camp. What skills do you think you will be exposed to that are new that would be important life skills. Describe these skills in detail.

    2. Researching our Camp Location: Create a visual that has the following information.

      MAP and Distance from MHJC: AREA AND ON SITE 

      HISTORY

      CULTURES

      DIVERSITY: FALURA AND FAUNA

      FACILITIES

      ACTIVITIES

      EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

      3) See video on students that have attended camp. what are your views.
    3. What is meant by values and skills. Create a list of what values and skills you have that will be necessary to display and use effectively at camp e.g.: ability to listen well and lend a helping hand. Or the skills of biking and supporting people who are not good bikers. Also think of what skills you with like to develop whist you are at camp.
    4. Create a badge or a certificate that showcases you have  attained the important skills for attending camp.
    5. Create a fun menu that you think would be ideal for camp. Use Canva to create a breakfast/ lunch and dinner option.
    6. Homework:
    7. Work on your Assessment task: Creating your Infographic:
      Task Instructions:

      1)You will work in a team of 3 or 4 students

      2) Read the resources on MHJC online, as well as additional materials you may find.Also see resources on how to create an infographic.

      3) Create a plan before you begin writing.

      4) Select two ideas that you want to research in detail eg: Housing/ transportation/ Schools, shopping/ farming.

      4) Your infographic should have the following ideas: Introduction, History, changes today, Reasons for changes, Our Views and Conclusion.

      5) Must submit as a printed visual on the due date.






    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING...on developing our knowledge on the Treaty of Waitangi
      • We are FOCUSING...on identifying the values and cultural beliefs of Maori cultures and see links to our own cultures
      • We are FOCUSING...on developing our values and skills required for camp such as team work/ friendships / leadership/ compassion/ respect/ understanding/ time management/ responsibility