Section outline

    • Success Criteria: I can/have…

       

      • Identify why New Zealand has been so successful in America’s Cup

      • Recognise how America’s cup became New Zealand Cup

      • Recall the main facts of this elite sport

      • Describe the nautical History of New Zealand

      • Summarise how the Polynesians explored the pacific

      • Outline different navigating techniques 

      • Explain how and why  New Zealand is a nation born of sailors


      • Evaluate different sailors from other parts of the globe and other times in history


      Activities
      1. Weekly quiz
      2. Polynesian versus Vikings
      3. Navigation techniques
      4. 1851 versus 2021

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING how the nautical history of New Zealand and national identity can be relevant for the success of a team in an elite sport using America’s cup and New Zealand team as a case study.
      • We are EXPLORING discrimination between countries in elite sports