Section outline

  • Kia ora...students and welcome to week 2, Term 4!For this week you will work on both CAT preparation tasks as well as UN Sustainable goals, applied to Auckland NZ.

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    Auckland 1


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • researched 2 case studies on pollution in Auckland and written as report on these.
    • I have began to work on skills required for CAT test that includes short essay writing

    Activities:

    1. New Zealand  is regarded as 100% pure, especially as a branding when promoting tourism. Do you think this concept is justified or is far fetched  from the truth? Explain your answer
    2. When you are driven  around Auckland, what are your impressions of our environmental cleanliness? Is there any areas in particular that have a strong visual presence of pollution? Indicate the area and possible reasons for the environmental  damage .
    3. Research one article that highlights an environmental   problem to be found in the Auckland Region. Write a report based on this article  that shows the location( map), reasons for the pollution, impacts and concerns from the community. State your views as well.
    4. Research a second article that indicates a different  environmental  problem also found in Auckland. State your views on this issue. How could it have been prevented.
    5. What UN Sustainable Goals apply to your 2 articles/ environmental issues addressed.
    6. CAT PREPARATION: Human Rights is an important concept that should be applied to all people from all walks of life, around the world and certainly in New Zealand.Write a 3 paragraph essay on One human Rights violation NZ eg Racism or gender inequality. In paragraph 1 indicate the issue and causes for this. Paragraph 2: what have been the impacts onto victims and how have communities responded to the issue. paragraph 3: offer your views and ways to resolve this violation in New Zealand

    Homework:
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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING...vocabulary and definitions that links with UN Sustainable Goals eg United Nations, government systems, laws and policies, business ventures, economic activities, environmental destruction, conservation, preservation, community involvement, stakeholders.
      • We are EXPLORING...to understand and interpret maps eg NZ , Auckland and regional maps such as Flatbush and Auckland City
      • We are EXPLORING...to use prior knowledge in determining if NZ is 100% pure or not? With justifications to our answer.