Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Explaining our understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi.

    Kia ora 7C2,

    Please find information below about our first assessment.

    Please remember that we will be working on this during class time. 

    This assessment will be due at the end of Week 2, Term 2. :)

    Task Instructions:

    Imagine that you are the President of the MHJC Global Studies Club. You are responsible for creating a digital information book for our future Year 7 students that will explore reasons why the Treaty of Waitangi was signed.


    Working individually, you are required to select 2 ideas that you would like to research, from the list below. 

    All students will also need to complete a diary entry. The structure of your diary entry will be discussed in more detail during your English session.



    Rubric -  Global Studies

    Research skills

    You have more than one source to gather historical facts on the Treaty of Waitangi

    You identified  more than one source to gather historical facts on the treaty of Waitangi

    You have used different sources with a good description of this historical event and provided a bibliography

    You have used a number of different sources and provided good understanding of this historical event,  accurately formatted bibliography

    Creativity and Teamwork

    You have attempted to produce a visual source that will pass on and sustain NZ’s cultural heritage

    You have attempted to work within a group to produce a visual source that will pass on and sustain NZ’s cultural heritage

    You have successfully worked within a group to produce a visual source that will pass on and sustain NZ’s cultural heritage

    You have successfully worked within a group to produce an engaging visual source that will pass on and sustain NZ’s cultural heritage

    Reasons for the Treaty of Waitangi

    You have yet to use historical facts to identify why different groups wanted/did not want a Treaty

    You have used historical facts to identify why different groups wanted/did not want a Treaty

    You have used historical facts to describe why different groups wanted/did not want a Treaty

    You have used historical facts to explain why different groups wanted/did not want a Treaty

    Time Management

    You have yet to complete and submit your assessment

    You have submitted your assessment late

    You have submitted your assessment by the due date on …..

    You have submitted your assessment by the due date on …..

    Overall

    WORKING TOWARDS Curriculum expectation

    Working AT curriculum expectation

    Working ABOVE curriculum expectation

    Working BEYOND curriculum expectation


    Instructions for Global Studies Assessment:

    • Working individually, create an information book that describes the historical event that led to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and the significance of this event today.

    • Each digital booklet will include:

    • An introduction explaining Waitangi Day and the significance of this important day


    • Select two ideas from the list following:

    • Early Maori cultures in NZ 

    • British and Maori Conflict

    • British Governor William Hobson

    • Maori Chiefs and  Hone Heke

    • Signing Ceremony( debate/ pros and cons)

    • Treaty of Waitangi ( values and meaning)

    • Treaty Significance today

    • A conclusion expressing your thoughts about Waitangi Day and the significance of this important day.

    • Your digital book must be creatively designed and there must be evidence from at least 3 resources.

    • Format for your assessment will be:

    • Introduction

    • Research topic 1

    • Research topic 2

    • Conclusion

    • Diary entry (English)

    • Bibliography

    • A reminder that all resources are on MHOL and Google Classroom.:)