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20 June - 26 June

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  • Kia ora...For session 1 this  week we will engage with reading activities on the Treaty of Waitangi from the website: https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/treaty-waitangi.During session 2 you will look at NZ parliament time line from the website: https://www.parliament.nz/timeline/index.html.

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    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • To understand the  history of the treaty of Watiangi and its relevance today in NZ,
    • To research and understand NZ parliament system,

    Activities:

    1. Read the website  ww.tepapa.govt.nz on Treaty of Waitangi to gain an in-depth understanding of this historical event.
    2. Video: 
      Find out more about how New Zealand's Parliament works with this in-depth introduction from the ...
      7/02/2019 · Uploaded by NZ Parliament
      Our system of government is a representative democracy. Each voter has a say in who represents them in ...
      27/06/2019 · Uploaded by NZ Parliament
    3. We will begin to research and examine New Zealand Government systems. Firstly have a look at the website on parliament timeline. Examine the changes of our parliamentary system that occurred over time.
    4. Research the following: What is the role of the Head of State, NZ governor general and the role  of the monarch in New Zealand.
    5. Research and write a short discussion on the role of parliament.How does parliament work. Read this website: https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/how-parliament-works/
    6. Discuss the role of the electoral system, the cabinet and the judiciary.Show a diagram as to how this works. Explain the role of the courts.
    7. Explain how the justice system works
    8. What is the role of local government. How do they take action in the community
    9. List the main political parties, its leaders and the aims.Political parties

    11. Homework:

    Write here...



    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING... to design a video or information booklet or presentation slideshow to showcase our research and sustainable solutions
    • We are planning to contact Auckland city Council and interview them on programs that are currently implemented to reduce the issues under study eg: traffic conjestion/ Air pollution.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING... to design a video or information booklet or presentation slideshow to showcase our research and sustainable solutions
    • We are planning to contact Auckland city Council and interview them on programs that are currently implemented to reduce the issues under study eg: traffic conjestion/ Air pollution.