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 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 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 works.

Activities:

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