Section outline

  • We have been focusing on democracy for the last two weeks, continuing our focus on government & organisation this term. This week, we are wrapping up our focus on government & the twin heritages of NZ's past by focusing on the predominant and most important aspect of Aotearoa's history, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of Aotearoa and the principles that have guided (or been abandoned) by this country since. You will be learning the core concepts of Te Tiriti and its relevance, though it will not extensive: rather, you will be given enough context for a more detailed exploration in Year 8 next year.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • I can understand where & when Te Tiriti was signed and the core aspects of Te Tiriti
    • I can define the two core controversies surrounding the signing & declaration of Te Tiriti

    Activities:

    1. Finishing last week's work
    2. In Class Slideshow: The fundamentals of Te Tiriti [Literacy]
    3. Show your Work: Te Tiriti [Writing]

    Follow Up Tasks:
    Now that we know more, how can we compare to our knowledge three weeks ago?



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... the origins of democracy and how this idea interacts with Te Tiriti in Aotearoa
    • We are EXPLORING and questioning Aotearoa's government and some of its historic and contemporary actions
    • We are EXPLORING and observing strength and spirit across different cultures and ways of life