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    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING how the world has developed through the devleopment of the Olympics and China's One Child Policy
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    One Child Nation | Documentary ...

    Main:

    Explain that we are here to find out what the one child policy is, why it was introduced and what impacts it has had in China


    Task 1: Quick on the draw. (Literacy)

    Read the statement of factual information regarding the one child policy. Pupils are to then answer as many questions in the given time. 


    Task 2:   Impacts of the policy (Evaluation and explanation)

    Pupils to read the cards on the various impacts the one child policy has had and divide them into positive and negative outcomes. Using this information pupils write a short balanced answer, answering the question. ‘The one child policy has only had negative effects. Do you agree?’ Discuss use of developing explanation for level 6 attainment



    Task 3: Case studies (Empathy and decision making)

    Pupils are to read two case studies of people in China and evaluate the impacts of the one child policy on different people. Discuss use of explanation, balance and examples for level 6 attainment. 


    Task 4: Statistics (Numeracy)

    Pupils are to complete and interpret the statistical data and graph, analysing the predicated future population of China.


    Session 2

    Watch the videos:

    1. China's one-child policy explained - BBC News

    2. Inside China’s One-Child Policy: Unexpected Consequences

    During Reading

    Read the article “China easing birth limits further to cope with aging society” from CBC News.

    After Reading

    Answer the article comprehension questions.

    Complete 1 of the 2 journal topics:

    1. What are the possible consequences of a country not having enough people to support their workforce? Explain.

    2. Why is it important for a government to monitor census data and other statistics and graphs (e.g., population pyramids) about the country it runs? Why is understanding data important? How do you think the government uses data to make decisions?