Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on discussing various change makers/influencers that created opportunities through innovation and technology.
    • We are FOCUSING on describing how technological advancement has developed and impacted Maori businesses.

    Success Criteria

    • Students will become familiar basic terms on the topic of innovation and invention as it relates to New Zealand and will be able to recount key definitions and people who were considered exceptional Kiwi innovators.

    Activities:

    1. Exploring our Kiwi innovators: 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=891gpAqf6Dg (Video)

    https://zorb.com/2018/05/29/ten-quirky-kiwi-inventions-like-our-ogo-ball/ (article)

    Task: Based on the inventions listed in the video, create a poster using one or two pages in your Books. It is designed to show how Kiwis are creative people who are famous for their innovations.