Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    Kei teo ako mātou ki: WALT...
    Culture and Collective Identity: Finding a place in Aotearoa New Zealand

    • We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING on the experiences of Chinese and Pasifika communities in Aotearoa by identifying how a group have participated and contributed to Aotearoa’s society
    • We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING on the experiences of Chinese and Pasifika communities in Aotearoa by investigating the barriers faced by the groups community in Aotearoa
    • We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING on the experiences of Chinese and Pasifika communities in Aotearoa by recognising how a group have both retained and adapted their culture & identity
    • We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING on the experiences of Chinese and Pasifika communities in Aotearoa by researching ways a group have remained connected to their place of origin


    Kia ora!  This week Miss Steel will be supporting your introduction to Global Studies '24 and your exciting Term One learning context!

    Context:  'Kainga We Wae' - Ngahere Whānau, our Home!
    MHJC Values:   Awhinatanga/Compassion: Positive partnerships

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


    Hei Mahi     (Activities):

    1. Session 1: Welcome to Global Studies '24!  'Do Now:' Discuss classroom learning routines (Miss Steel's slideshow Pg's 1 to 11).
    2. Register to join 7F1's Google Classroom page: elqwsaa

      Do Now:       'Current Events Quiz'.       


    3. Tuesday's Waitangi Day public holiday commemorated the signing of 'Te Tiriti o Waitangi' [the Treaty of Waitangi] on 6th February, 1840.  In the spirit of working towards positive partnerships, please select a paper feather to publish beautifully for our Yr 7 Ngahere Korowai art installation (using coloured pencils).  The Korowai is symbolic of leadership, and includes the obligation to care for people & the environment - these principles closely align with the values we 'live & breathe' every day in Ngahere Whānau.  Please write your own 'positive partnership' pledge on the back of your feather + your name. 
      eg. "I pledge to use kind words when speaking to my classmates to support positive partnerships."
      eg. "I pledge to use positive self-talk to help me work through challenging situations eg. class work, friendships, etc."



    4. Session 2:  'Do Now:'  Record the date and draw the 'fishbone' frame into a whole page of your exercise book.  
      Read the school journal pdf 'Te Tiriti o Waitangi' and complete the fishbone research task - resources are on Google Classroom.  Please use a ruler to draw the fishbone graphic organiser on a whole page of your Global Studies exercise book. Miss Steel will inform you whether reading is a shared whole class task, buddy or individual activity (the audio file is also on Google Classroom).  Please include the keywords: 'Kāwanatanga' + 'Sovereignty' under the '3 Articles of Te Tiriti' note-taking headings.



    5. Session 3: 'Do Now: 'Kahoot 'Treaty of Waitangi' by Whaea Katarena.  Insert link here... 
    6. Read 'Chinese New Zealanders' school journal pdf article then start the associated slideshow tasks on Google Classroom. 





    Mahi Kāinga (Homework/Further Learning):
    Please finish colouring the feather for our Year 7 Korowai (cloak) for homework this week.  Your feather is due to be handed in this Friday 9th February.