Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are focusing on a specific town and activity in New Zealand that interests us and explain how it represents a part of 'Kiwi culture.'

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are planning and creating a Great Kiwi Summer Activity Day that includes taking part in both traditional and innovative New Zealand activities in a safe and fun environment.

    Lesson#1

    Tapu Wai

    Learning Intentions:

    1. Understand the rules and cultural significance of Tapu Wai.

      • Success Criteria: I can explain the rules of Tapu Wai and talk about why the game is important in Māori culture.

    2. Improve my teamwork and communication while playing Tapu Wai.

      • Success Criteria: I can work well with my teammates by communicating clearly and supporting them during the game.

    3. Develop my agility and coordination through playing Tapu Wai.

      • Success Criteria: I can move quickly and change direction smoothly during the game, helping my team score and defend.

    Lesson#2

    Learning Intentions:

    1. Understand the rules and setup of the Tic Tac Toe PE game.

      • Success Criteria: I can explain how to set up the game and the rules for playing Tic Tac Toe in a physical activity format.

    2. Improve my movement skills while participating in the game.

      • Success Criteria: I can move quickly and accurately to the right spots on the grid and show good coordination during my turns.

    3. Work together and communicate with my teammates during the game.

      • Success Criteria: I can share ideas with my teammates, encourage each other, and strategize on how to win as a team.

    Lesson#3

    Classroom Based Lesson

    Literacy and Health and PE: Through reading and presenting about different regions in Aotearoa, students develop their literacy skills while reflecting on how these experiences promote wellbeing and physical activity, key aspects of Hauora.

    Reading and understanding: Figuring out what stories, articles, or texts are saying about being active and healthy.

    Thinking critically: Looking at how different activities or places help us feel good and stay healthy.

    Learning new words: Using health, fitness, and cultural words to talk about our wellbeing and physical activity.

    Writing clearly: Organizing your thoughts and explaining ideas well when making presentations or writing about the virtual road trip.

    Speaking and listening: Sharing your ideas in group discussions and presentations, and listening to others about how activities keep us healthy.

    Summarising: Picking out the most important ideas from what you read or discuss about health, physical activity, and new places.

    Numeracy and Health and PE: Students apply numeracy skills by calculating distances, travel times, and planning budgets for their virtual road trip, connecting these practical math tasks to physical movement and the logistics of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.

    Measuring and calculating: Working out distances, travel times, and how long it might take to do different activities.

    Budgeting: Planning how much money you might need for a trip, like working out costs for travel, food, and activities.

    Timing activities: Figuring out how long different physical activities take and how to fit them into your day.

    Tracking progress: Keeping track of things like how far you’ve walked or how much exercise you've done.

    Interpreting data: Looking at numbers and graphs about health, fitness, or travel, and understanding what they mean for your wellbeing.