Week 6 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.  This week's focus is on New Zealand's electoral system of MMP and how this works, what our involvement as citizens are, what are electorate and party votes and the 5% rule. Democracy is the basis of our political system and this is displayed through our ability to vote and choose candidates for local and general elections.

Success Criteria:

I can evaluate Aotearoa’s political system and reflect on how it allows for me to be involved in making political change

 I can describe how an MMP election works

1. Video's
2. Fruit Election
3. Kahoot
4. Parliament VR Activity
5. Worksheet activities