30 August - 5 September

Kia ora...students. Our learning journey from this week will explore how animals are poached and hunted illegally and unethically in New Zealand and the globe.

Achievement Objectives: Understand how people’s management of resources impacts on environmental and social sustainability.

Context: Earth and Beyond

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

• understand the definitions of  poaching and hunting 
• Research what species are poached or hunted in both NZ and  Oceania(examples and case studies)
• Research the  numerous impacts  and consequences of poaching and hunting of animals

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Understood the meaning of poaching and hunting and examined examples of species that are subjected to this both in New Zealand and other countries in the world.
• examined the environmental, economic, socio-cultural and political impacts of this activity.
• think critically about this issue

Activities:

1. By using mind-map such as coggle.com, express what is poaching and  and hunting, as well as use words that link with this issue
2. See the image of animals under treat in the world. What are your thoughts?
3. Research a few species that are poached both in New Zealand and Oceanic countries and other countries.. Consider if these animals are hunted  or poached legally/ and or unethically. Research a map/s that illustrate this problem.
4. Why do you think poaching is common throughout he world. What do poachers do with the animal and animal products.
5. Research the many many impacts  and consequences poaching and hunting may have.
6. What are you thoughts and judgements about this activity
7. What is trophy hunting? show examples and provide your views on this.

resources:

What is Poaching? - Animal Rights - About.com

Homework:
Write here...

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING...on case studies from around the world that showcase how people have exploited resources on earth due to economic gain eg food waste, oil drilling, e-waste, poaching, deforestation,
• We are FOCUSING on these activities impact on the environment and how communities and effected from these environmental problems
• We are FOCUSING...on creating solutions to reduce/ resolve these problems