Section outline

  • Kia ora...students and welcome to week 3. For this week you will explore the history of Flatbush and the many changes it has undergone over the past decade. 

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    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Researched the history of Flatbush and have an understanding of the significant changes our community has undergone
    • understood the reasons for these changes
    • taken photographs of current projects and developments that indicate our community is constantly evolving.

    Activities:

    1. See images on white board on Flatbush in the past: example old school buildings: location/design/type of educational curriculum and delivery/ resources: compare with today MHJC. Whats positive about the changes and perhaps whats negative or challenges with this change?

    Go onto google maps to see the map and landscape of Flatbush. How does this compare with the past.

    Indicate the different activities involved in Flatbush. Describe the various types of primary activities( with supporting images if you can).

    What was the poulation dynamics during this time. Eventually you would compare this with today. 

    2. By working in pairs create a visual timeline on the history of East TAMAKI Flatbush to people/ heritage buildings/ activities and events. Write down a few key points below each image.What do you think of this past era( up to 100 years ago).Reflect on significance of culture/ activities and buildings.EACH GROUP WILL WORK ON ONE IDEA EXAMPLE: COMMUNITY LIFE OR EDUCATION OR HERITAGE BUILDINGS OR TRANSPORT .

    3.  By making predictions and assumptions :Where are these people now?What has happened to the important buildings and events? Has these continued? Examine why?

    4) What does Flatbush look like today? Show images. Discuss at least 3 reasons for thees changes.In detail provide an understanding of why housing is ever growing here. What is the average cost of a house in Flatbush community? How many people live here( residents). Do we need services to support this population? Indicate the services that are established or establishing itself/

    5) Show a deep understanding of the up-coming Ormiston Town Centre. Use a plan and images to indicate its location and services it will offer. Who was the architect for this design. 


    Resources:

    Flat Bush - Wikipedia

    Resources:

    Immigration definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary





    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on understanding the history of Flatbush and identifying the map of key places/ activities in this location
    • We are FOCUSING...researching the changes to our community ie immigration, development etc. and the impacts of these changes
    • We are FOCUSING...explaining the consequences of development in our community onto people/ environment and the economy