15 February - 21 February

Kia ora...students and welcome to week 4. For this week we will explore the problems the challenges brought to New Zealands during the Covid pandemic. In particular to focus on the economic problems people are facing.

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Made a connection of Think Global Act local with New Zealanders, in times of Covid pandemic
• Understood concepts liked to our economy
• researched  the problems , impacts and consequences Covid 19 has had onto the economic status of people in NZ
• Researched data to have a deeper understanding of this idea

Activities:

1. This week we will draw connections on how a global problem such as the Covid 19 pandemic has had impacts on Kiwi people, Draw a table into two coloums and 5 rows. Each column is tilted Social Impacts of Covid 19 and Economic Impacts of Covid 19. Research these impacts.
2. Indicate the many consequences that Covid 19 has has onto people and the economy of New Zealand. Think of at least 4 ideas. 
3. What are your views about this? 
4. Research what support has been provided to Kiwi's out of work during the pandemic from government as well as private organisations. Eg think of food banks, support from banks and government aide.
5. Refer to this graph and analyse what you see: 
6. ARE YOU IN SUPPORT OF PEOPLE BEEN DEPENDANT ON GOVERNMENT FUNDS OR To create opportunities for themselves to get through. This is a class debate. You are either for or against.
7. In order to support Kiwis during this difficult time, your task is first to learn about financial literacy. a) What comes to mind when you hear the words money management? b) what are the functions of banks? C) List places people can borrow money? d) What is interest and credit?e) List ways you can earn an income? f) What is meant by investment? Define what is business? What is meant by a budget? 
8. Once you are able to answer the above questions? You need to work in a team and create a budget for the living expenses for a family of five. This family has only one income coming into their household as the main bread winner has been unemployed due to covid 19. Let's  say the current income is $3000. Express the budget and explain how would this family get through? Do you think more needs to be done to survive during this time? 
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Resources:

COVID-19 - Work and Income

Why Financial Literacy Is So Important - Investopedia

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING...developing our understanding on the challenges that affect the global and more focused on community issues
• We are FOCUSING...explaining the reasons why the community undergo problems, in particular economic constraints
• We are FOCUSING...on the impacts and consequences of unemployment and other economic constraints