Section outline

  • Kia ora, this week continues our focus on political cartoons - the ability to read an image for its historical and communicative intent. This week will take more of an international focus, where we look at cartoons & images abroad and try to read their messages effectively.

    This week also introduces Banqer High, the self-management & finance tool that you will be using in other classes - I will introduce the Credit & Banking module this week, and Mr. Sharma & Ms. Pillay will continue with that option and introduce the Careers module soon.

    A short week due to Teacher Only Day on Friday.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • I can explain the implications and messaging of a selected range of international images
    • I can understand some of the financial systems that underpin life outside of MHJC - credit & debit

    Activities:

    1. International Images & Cartoons - Close Reading & Analysis
    2. Banqer High - Introductions & Playing Around + Debit/Credit Modules

    Follow Up Tasks:
    Reflection on Banqer High - Week 3


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... and classifying essential skills and concepts necessary for future social science education
    • We are EXPLORING... and conceptualising different economic and social skills needed for success outside of Mission Heights.
    • We are EXPLORING... Banqer High as a tool for self-reflection and developing the ability to organise one's life.