Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on impact of human settlement by researching how the naming and renaming of places and features reflected European origins
    • We are FOCUSING on impact of human settlement by investigating how landscapes and ecosystems were transformed over time
    • We are FOCUSING on Auckland’s Water by identifying the economic and cultural values that influenced human transformation of the environment
    • We are FOCUSING on Auckland’s Water by analysing the impact of changes to the environment on communities
    • We are FOCUSING on Auckland’s Water by researching how Tauiwi and Tanagata Whenua cared for the environment (past/present)



    Success Criteria:



    Learning Activities:

    1. Assessment 1 - Instructions and templates loaded in the Google classroom

      DO NOW - Read NZ Herald article
      https://docs.google.com/document/d/10G2AxfyH6bWX-bYXbWTWoShG3QP9ynhgZqnVPxeklq8/edit?usp=sharing


    2. Assessment 1 Checkpoints
    a) Complete BEFORE Monday 25th March - Note taking exercise
    Protecting the environment - Natural & Cultural - Auckland
    Research skills:
    a) Note taking
    b) Citation/Reference
    Source: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-plans-strategies/auckland-plan/environment-cultural-heritage/Pages/focus-area-protect-aucklands-significant-environments.aspx

    b) Working in your group -     By end of the session Monday 25th March
    - EXPLORING potential water related environmental issues: Hand out
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/138ld--K2q6WsUiRzjIsg6uooPffQdGOh/view?usp=sharing
    - PLAN - complete your groups plan: Brainstorming ideas and then Decisions and Responsibilities doc. Template - available as a Material distribution in Google Classroom

    FYI - groups have a A2 size of paper to work with

    c) Complete your INDIVIDUAL research
    Due     end of Wed 3rd April
    Source List      - available for you in Google classroom
    Dot & Jot note taking strategy - using the INDIVIDUAL research or Scavenger Hunt research document copied for you in the Google classroom

    d) Draft your communication / parts of the publication you are responsible for

    e) Hand in your assessment - hard copy
    DUE: Monday 8th April 2pm

    Further Learning.....

    Assessment 1
    DUE: Monday 8th April 2pm