Week 5 Term 3

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by discussing the importance of democracy
• We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
• We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by comparing key politicians and political parties
• We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining the functions of New Zealand parliament
• We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by describing the process of making laws

• Kia ora everyone and welcome to Week 5.

  This week our focus is looking at what MMP elections are, what the 3 branches of government roles are, why we need the separation of powers and how electorates are decided.

  Success Criteria:

  I can outline how the three branches of government work

  I can discuss why we need separation of powers

  I can describe how an MMP election functions.

  Activities:

  1. 1. Worksheet activities
     2. Videos
     3. Groups discussions
     4. Kahoot
     5. Fruit Elections