Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    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 explaining the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by describing the process of making laws
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by comparing key politicians and political parties


    Kia ora Team.  This week we our focus turns to Democracy, why it is important, other political systems in the world and historical origins.

    Success Criteria

    We we be able to identify different political systems, describe the differences between the systems and explain why democracy is important.

    Activities:

      1. Class discussion - decision making and democracies
      2. Types of Government class discussion
      3. Democratic Elections Reading Comprehension
      4. Forms of government Videos
      5. Origins of democracy worksheet