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  • Welcome back after the holidays!  This term our context is:  'Spirit of Kotahitanga' where we will be exploring the Paris Olympics 2024.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the social, political and economical impact of inclusion and exclusion at the Olympics
    • We are EXPLORING how groups take action in response to inclusion and/or exclusion
    • We are EXPLORING some key Olympic moments since the 19th century
    • We are EXPLORING how groups of people have sought to highlight issues/injustices by means of protest or using their voice
    • We are EXPLORING barriers groups may face in attending/participating in the Olympics
    • We are EXPLORING positive impacts of the Olympic movement
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa New Zealand's involvement in the Olympic movement over time


    Success Criteria: I can ...
    • Identify groups that are excluded from the Paris 2024 Olympics
    • Identify how Russian athletes have responded to sanctions
    • Identify key Olympic moments using a timeline
    • Identify concerns and controversies related to the Olympics
    • Identify economic benefits of Olympics and Paralympic games

    Class Activities:

    This week ...

    1.  Read and discuss the following activity:  From raised fists at the 1968 Olympics to        taking the knee: A history of racial justice protests in sport. 
    2. Create a google slide and share with: lvisagie@mhjc.school.nz
    3. Information to add:

    a)  How groups took action in response to inclusion and/or exclusion.
    b)  How groups of people have sought to highlight issues/injustices by means of               protest or using their voice.
    c)  Barriers groups may face in attending/participating in the Olympics.
    d)  Identify three positive and negative points.
    e)  Aotearoa New Zealand's involvement in the Olympic movement over time.

    4.  Do the weekly quiz.