Section outline


  • Kia ora!  Welcome back after the holidays!  I wish you the best for this term and the upcoming CAT's! 


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING People & Communities by comparing the perspectives/values and how these influence outcomes for communities.
    • We are EXPLORING People & Communities by comparing ways in which we interact with the Environment and Communities.
    • We are EXPLORING People & Communities by researching the impact humans have on the Environment and Communities.
    • We are EXPLORING People & Communities by identifying different ways we can sustainably use or interact with the Environment and Communities.

    Context: "Mana Whakatipu'

    MHJC Values: Pono/Intergrity - I am being a active and reliable citizen
                                   Awhinatanga/Compassion - I am making a difference

    Whakataukī: "Tiakina te whenua o ō tūpuna"
    Metaphorical: Mine is the land of my ancestors.
    Literal: This whakatauki refers to care for the land of your ancestors. It explains that we have a responsibility for our land and environment, and that this is not an 'optional' responsibility.

    Paearu Angitu (Success Criteria): I can...

    • I can define key words related to conservation
    • I can identify the ways humans impact that people & communities can enhance or damage an environment
    • I can examine different methods of protecting and conserving the environment and evaluate how sustainable each method is
    • I can recognise what sustainable environmental justice use is
    • I can identify the different values & uses of Student Volunteer Army

    Hei Mahi (Activities):

    1. Session 1:  Post CAT class discussion 
    2. Session 2:  Survey task
    3. Session 3: Weekly quiz, survey task

    Mahi Kāinga (Homework/Further Learning):