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