Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING various social and cultural issues in our school community.
    • We are EXPLORING needs, challenges, opportunities and possible actions in response to a community challenge.

    Term 1 Context: 'Face-off!'

    Whakataukī: He waka eke noa  -  ‘We are all in this together’
    Authentic Outcomes:  Kindness Week social action and 'Pink Shirt Day' flashmob 
    UN Goal:  #11 ‘Sustainable Communities and Cities’

    This week we will EXPLORE the origins of Kindness Week that will be celebrated at MHJC during Week 4 of Term 4. 


    Activities:

    1. Go to Google Classroom and open your 'Face-Off' inquiry management plan.  Write your name and class on this document. 
    2. Shared class reading of 'Your Task' on Page 1.
    3. We will explore and discuss the context of 'Kindness Week' by viewing the clip with founder  . 
    4. Record answers for the class-based questions that were discussed for Exploring the Context: 'A'
    5. View the clip below of Joshua Iosefo's famous speech, 'Brown Brother'.  
    6. Record answers for the class-based questions that were discussed for Exploring the Context: 'B'
    7. View the inspirational film, 'BatKid'.  Here is the link to the official trailer.... 
    8. Record answers for the class-based questions that were discussed for Exploring the Context: 'C'


      Further Learning:

      • Please complete your 'full answers' on page 2 of your Inquiry Management Plan. 


    • 8f1 Global Studies Assessment 1 Assignment

      Your Task:

      You are being challenged to contribute to MHJC’s ‘Kindness Week’ initiatives, in Week 4 of Term 2.  To do this, you need to EXPLORE our context by identifying the needs, challenges and opportunities that exist to make our school a safe, inclusive and enjoyable place to learn.  

      Our EXPLORATION requires us to share our prior knowledge, personal experiences and initial research.  Through your completed social inquiry you will ‘Face-Off’ to make meaningful and impactful change to our learning community.