Term 3 - Week 3

This term our context is:  'Spirit of Kotahitanga' where we will be exploring the Paris Olympics 2024.

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.  We are doing research and writing an essay about:  The economic benefits of            Olympic games and;
2. The concerns related to the environment and the impact on the environment.

To be completed in your books!