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  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the history of the Olympics.
    • We are EXPLORING the causes and effects of the events.
    • We are EXPLORING the journey of Olympics.
    • We are EXPLORING the Aotearoa's perspective related to the Olympics.

    Authentic Outcomes:  Understanding, analysing and recording the Olympics journey.

    Theme: Seek out your heart's desires.
    Whakatauki: "Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me maunga teitei"
    Metaphorical: Seek out your heart's desire, though if you have to relent, let it be to a lofty mountain.
    Literal: This whakatauki (proverb) speaks to the importance of aiming high and being persistent and tenacious about reaching your goal/s.


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

    • Locate information in a text.
    • Define key terms.
    • Identify and record the changes.
    • Present information through pictures and texts.
    • Analyse and use the available resources.
    • Highlight that events have causes and effects.

    Hei Mahi (Activities):

    Kia ora everyone.

    Welcome back! This term, our main theme is the Olympics. We are start with the history of the Olympics and gradually explore and learn about the Olympic journey. While exploring this, we will learn about different facts and important stories that happened during the Olympics. 

    Session 1: Opening Ceremony
    Session 2: Opening Ceremony - Task
    Session 3: Weekly Quiz and Pictograms. Draw the pictures in your book, and write the name of the matching sport. 

    Have fun! :)