Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:


    We are FOCUSING on [Aotearoa’s environment] by discussing the Māori custodianship for the environment.

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    I can analyse how Māori acted as custodians for the environment (using their environmental concepts) and how this connects them to the environment.

    ANZH KNOW: Māori cared for and transformed te taiao [environment], and expressed their connection to place by naming the land and its features.

    Week 4 Hei Mahi / Activities:

                                                                                           Monday

    • Firstly, you will watch this Vidyard Video which explains how to complete all of the tasks.
    • You will then watch this about the global movement to restore biodiversity.
    • After that, on slide 6 of the "Solutions to threats to the natural world Slideshow Lesson 9" for 3 of the solutions to threats you will explain how these are important.
    • Afterwards, you will read this article about a fire in Flat Bush. Then summarise the main points in your Global Studies book and draw, what happened to AT LEAST A YEAR SEVEN STANDARD.
    • Finally, you will click on this link about Environmental Jobs In Flat Bush. In your Global Studies book, write the date and the heading “Our Environmental Jobs In Flat Bush”. In small groups choose one of those jobs and create a CV like the one here on Canva about why you chose that. Then write in your Global Studies books how Maori would find 10 reasons for why they appreciate you doing that job.


                                                                                           Tuesday


    • Firstly, you will watch this Vidyard video about how to complete all of the tasks.
    • Then you will watch this about the fight to save Kauri trees up to 3:06.
    • Afterwards, you will choose 3 of the ways of conserving nature on slide 6 of the "Innovative Solutions Used For Conservation Slideshow Lesson 8" and explain how these are important.
    • After that, you will look at this link and click on an example of rāhui. Then summarise the main points in your Global Studies book and draw that place to AT LEAST A YEAR SEVEN STANDARD.
    • Finally, you will click on this link of Innovative steps to protect NZ’s wildlife. In your Global Studies book, write the date and the heading “Innovative ways of protecting NZ’s wildlife.” In small groups, choose one of the ways of protecting the wildlife in New Zealand. Write 10 reasons for why Maori would be grateful for the way which you have all chosen.


                                                                                         Thursday


    • Firstly, you will watch this Vidyard video of how to complete all of the tasks.
    • Then you will watch this about protecting native habitats.
    • Afterwards, for 3 of the predators on slide 6 of the "Protecting native plants and animals Slideshow Lesson 10" you will need to explain why they are the most harmful for the number of native species in NZ.
    • After that, you will look at this link and click on one of the community groups. Then draw, label and colour what that group does in your Global Studies book to AT LEAST A YEAR SEVEN STANDARD.
    • Finally, click on this link of 12 sustainable practices at home. In your Global Studies book, write the date and the heading “Sustainable practices.” In small groups, choose one of the ways of being sustainable at home. Write 10 reasons for why Maori would be grateful for the way which you have all chosen.