Term 2: Week 10

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on describing racial discrimination in NZ by developing an understanding of how people challenge injustices and social norms

Success Criteria:

• We are understanding the concept of segregation in relation to the background of Maori living in Pukekohe
• We are able to identify and describe the types of injustices Maori faced in Pukekohe
• We can draw conclusions as to why they have experienced these injustices and how these injustices have impacted the Maori people in Pukekohe

Activities:

1."No Maori allowed" documentary - watch, make bullet point and analyse information to draw conclusions.

2. Answer the following writing a paragraph: One of the reasons given by European parents for creating a separate school was the health threat posed by Māori students.  Based on what you have read, and in your opinion, was this threat justified?  Explain your response