Weekly outline

  • General


    Kia ora, welcome to your Global Studies 2022 Course Page!

    Ko Miss Steel toku ingoa. I will be your Global Studies teacher this year. 

    You can email me esteel@mhjc.school.nz or visit me in my class F5.

    Please check MHO regularly for activities and planning. Your assessments will be linked here, at the top of the MHO page. 

  • Term 1: Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by identifying what a GREAT leader is.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by investigating the traits and characteristics of an impactful leader.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by recognising our own leadership characteristics and styles.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by investigating different leaders and leadership styles


    Activities:

    1. No class this week

  • Term 1: Week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by identifying what a GREAT leader is.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by investigating the traits and characteristics of an impactful leader.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by recognising our own leadership characteristics and styles.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by investigating different leaders and leadership styles


    Activities:

    1. Introductions and expectations 
    2. Get to know Miss Steel - 20 Facts Truth and Lies
    3. Letter writing to Miss Steel
    4. Mapping skills - FACKTS
    5. Researching changemakers from around the world

  • Term 1: Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by identifying what a GREAT leader is.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by investigating the traits and characteristics of an impactful leader.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by recognising our own leadership characteristics and styles.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by investigating different leaders and leadership styles


    Activities:

    1. Researching changemakers from around the world
    2. Mapping skills - learning to draw scale
    3. Create your map of changemakers
    4. Changemaker Bachelor 

  • Term 1: Week 4

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by identifying what a GREAT leader is.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by investigating the traits and characteristics of an impactful leader.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by recognising our own leadership characteristics and styles.
    • We are EXPLORING influential leaders by investigating different leaders and leadership styles


    Activities:

    1. Changemaker Bachelor presentations
    2. Mapping skills - Equator, longitude and latitude
    3. Longitude and Latitude easter egg hunt

  • Term 1: Week 5

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by explaining the reasons for Hitlers rise to power.
    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by identifying Hitler’s leadership style and characteristics.
    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by discussing Hitler’s impact on Germany and the world.


    Activities:

    1. Treaty of Versailles roleplay
    2. Hitler Oversimplified video and worksheet Part 1
    3. Rise of the Nazis Bus Stop Activities 
    4. Hitler Oversimplified video and worksheet Part 2

  • Term 1: Week 6

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by explaining the reasons for Hitlers rise to power.
    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by identifying Hitler’s leadership style and characteristics.
    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by discussing Hitler’s impact on Germany and the world.


    Activities:

    1. What did the Nazi's believe? worksheet
    2. Fly Swat game - remembering key information we have learned so far
    3. The Nuremberg Laws - Class discussion, videos and note taking
    4. How were the Jews Persecuted timeline activity in groups. 
    5. Nazi Propaganda - Class discussion and note taking
    6. Nazi Propaganda 3 level guide

  • Term 1: Week 7

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by explaining the reasons for Hitlers rise to power.
    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by identifying Hitler’s leadership style and characteristics.
    • We are FOCUSING on Nazi Germany by discussing Hitler’s impact on Germany and the world.


    Activities:

    1. Learning about the Holocaust - Class Discussion, videos and Note taking
    2. Reading Comprehension The Holocaust
    3. PEDAL Paragraphs - HItler, his actions and the impacts
    4. WWII Oversimplified
    5. WWII online games

  • Term 1: Week 8

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on constructing a poster on a changemaker of our choice so that we can present different ways that changemakers have had an impact on the world.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Creating your poster or slideshow

  • Term 1: Week 9

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on constructing a poster on a changemaker of our choice so that we can present different ways that changemakers have had an impact on the world.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Creating your poster or slideshow DUE Tuesday 3pm
    2. Compass Directions and Grid references worksheet 

  • Term 1: Week 10

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on changemaking in the world today, by evaluating the War in Ukraine and its impacts.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Worksheet - The War in Ukraine
    2. Questions and discussion on NATO
    3. Video on the War in Ukraine
    4. Kahoot - test your knowledge

  • Term 1: Week 11

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on changemaking in the world today, by evaluating the War in Ukraine and its impacts.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Impacts of the war in Ukraine - reading & summarising
    2. Class debate - What should we do about the War in Ukraine?
    3. Mapping Challenge

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 2: Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by investigating the problems which inventions helped to solve.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by recognising the history of “Number 8 Wire” inventions in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by researching the impact of “Number 8 Wire” inventions in New Zealand.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • "Number 8 Wire" mentality reading
    • Number 8 Wire cartoon interpretation
    • NZ Innovation timelines

  • Term 2: Week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by investigating the problems which inventions helped to solve.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by recognising the history of “Number 8 Wire” inventions in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by researching the impact of “Number 8 Wire” inventions in New Zealand.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • NZ film industry innovation history reading
    • Kiwi Film trailer reviews
    • Peter Jackson and Taika Waititi Fact Files 
    • NZ film innovation paragraphs
    • NZ tourism brochure creation 

  • Term 2: Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by investigating the problems which inventions helped to solve.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by recognising the history of “Number 8 Wire” inventions in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwi innovations by researching the impact of “Number 8 Wire” inventions in New Zealand.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • NZ tourism brochure creation 

  • Term 2: Week 4

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by explaining the UDHR and its history
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by discussing the world’s water crisis and its impacts.
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying inventions which help with water security.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • History of the UDHR reading
    • NZ Human Rights Act and Bill of Rights discussion
    • Human Rights scenarios
    • Human Rights Marketplace

  • Term 2: Week 5

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by explaining the UDHR and its history
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by discussing the world’s water crisis and its impacts.
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying inventions which help with water security.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Vocab - mix and match definitions
    • Vocab games
    • Documentary - Vox Water Security
    • Crash Course Drought and Famine Ed Puzzle
    • NCEA instructions overview
    • NCEA exemplars

  • Term 2: Week 6

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by explaining the UDHR and its history
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by discussing the world’s water crisis and its impacts.
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying inventions which help with water security.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Human Rights escape room

  • Term 2: Week 7

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by explaining the UDHR and its history
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by discussing the world’s water crisis and its impacts.
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying inventions which help with water security.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • NCEA introduction
    • Plan Social Action - Sign up to 40 hour famine
    • Research File

  • Term 2: Week 8

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on participating in the 40 hour famine so that we can promote human rights and improve water security in Africa.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Continue working on research file
    • Continue planning social action
    • Fill in social action log

  • Term 2: Week 9

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on participating in the 40 hour famine so that we can promote human rights and improve water security in Africa.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Begin writing report on social action
    • 40 hour famine this weekend!

  • Term 2: Week 10

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on our social action by assessing how effectively we promoted human rights.
    • We are REFLECTING on our social action by identifying strengths and barriers with our 40 hour famine.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Report on Social Action

    ASSESSMENT DUE THURSDAY 3pm!

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 3: Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by identifying economic principles
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by researching the true cost of living
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by recognising our own financial goals and spending habits
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by investigating the Maori economy.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Economics brainstorm
    2. Banqer High
    3. Money personality quiz
    4. Economics key terms

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by identifying economic principles
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by researching the true cost of living
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by recognising our own financial goals and spending habits
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by investigating the Maori economy.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Macroeconomics worksheet
    2. Economics key terms chart
    3. NCEA conversations
    4. indigenous economies edpuzzle

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by identifying economic principles
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by researching the true cost of living
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by recognising our own financial goals and spending habits
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy by investigating the Maori economy.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Early Maori economies reading and fishbone diagram
    2. Maori economy discussion
    3. Short documentary
    4. Banqer High

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 4

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by identifying the economic money trail
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the production of Fast Fashion
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the consumption of Fast Fashion

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Globalization videos - jigsaw sharing activity
    • Fast Fashion reading comprehension
      Banqer High

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 5

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by identifying the economic money trail
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the production of Fast Fashion
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the consumption of Fast Fashion

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Lifecycle of clothes activity
    • The True Cost documentary and worksheet
    • Banqer High (if time)

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 6

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by identifying the economic money trail
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the production of Fast Fashion
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the consumption of Fast Fashion

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Holistic evidence gathering
    • Group research and note taking on problems with Fast Fashion
    • Social effects of Fast Fashion consumption worksheet
    • Banqer High (if time)

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 7

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by identifying the economic money trail
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the production of Fast Fashion
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the consumption of Fast Fashion

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Rana Plaza reading comprehension
    • Bangladesh factory role play

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 8

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by identifying the economic money trail
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the production of Fast Fashion
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the consumption of Fast Fashion

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Maori language week - string games preparation
    • Maori language week kahoot
    • Weekly quiz

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 9

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by identifying the economic money trail
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the production of Fast Fashion
    • We are FOCUSING on the Fast Fashion Industry by discussing issues in the consumption of Fast Fashion

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    • Is fast fashion in decline? worksheet
    • Fast fashion worksheet
    • Michael Jordan sneakers - video

    Homework:

    Banqer High

  • Term 3: Week 10

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on our own economic choices by assessing how we can prepare for our financial futures.
    • We are REFLECTING on our own economic choices by considering how we can ethically buy clothes.

    Activities:

    1. Banqer High wrap up
    2. Weekly Quiz
    3. Revision game - charades and pictionary

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 4: Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING government systems by investigating the importance of government.
    • We are EXPLORING government systems by investigating how values shape the political spectrum.
    • We are EXPLORING government systems by researching the different kinds of governments around the world.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Mapping Skills Challenge
    2. Future Proof context introduction and discussion
    3. Weekly Quiz!
    4. What do governments do? worksheet

    Homework:

    CAT Study Guide - See Google Classroom

  • Term 4: Week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING government systems by investigating the importance of government.
    • We are EXPLORING government systems by investigating how values shape the political spectrum.
    • We are EXPLORING government systems by researching the different kinds of governments around the world.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Political spectrum - left wing vs right wing values infographic analysis
    2. Political spectrum voting game
    3. 2 way political spectrum video and analysis
    4. Political spectrum values mix and match
    5. Vote compass quiz

    Homework:

    CAT Study Guide - See Google Classroom

  • Term 4: Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING government systems by investigating the importance of government.
    • We are EXPLORING government systems by investigating how values shape the political spectrum.
    • We are EXPLORING government systems by researching the different kinds of governments around the world.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Communism in China - Flipped Classroom video and worksheet
    2. Communism in China Kahoot
    3. North Korea documentary
    4. 20 Questions NZ Government

    Homework:

    CAT Study Guide - See Google Classroom

  • Term 4: Week 4

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the New Zealand Parliament System by identifying key political parties and politicians.
    • We are FOCUSING on the New Zealand Parliament System by explaining MMP and the electoral system.
    • We are FOCUSING on the New Zealand Parliament System by discussing the roles and responsibilities of government.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. MMP Fruit Election activity
    2. Parliament VR Tour
    3. 3 Level Guide voting Systems

    Homework:

    • Study for your upcoming CAT - use the study guide on Google Classroom

  • Term 4: Week 5

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  • Term 4: Week 6

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to participate in Work Experience week so that we can practise employment skills in order to prepare for and plan for our future.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Work experience week! Good luck on your jobs!

  • Term 4: Week 7

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on challenges facing my future and assessing actions we need to take to overcome them.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Recap games
    2. Weekly Quiz!

  • Term 4: Week 8

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  • Holidays!