Weekly outline

  • General

    Kia ora, welcome to your Global Studies 2023 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. 

    • Assignment icon

      You are required to work individually to create an essay or record a podcast (with script) about a Dark Tourist attraction of your choice. You need to research your dark tourist attraction and show an understanding of where/what the attraction is, the economic and social impacts of the attraction and the different perspectives people have on this place being used as a tourist attraction.

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      This assessment activity requires you to become informed about Child Poverty in Aotearoa which is a social justice/human rights issue. You are also required to investigate the possible Social Actions organisation / Social Actions a person could take in response to this issue.  Your Social Action must be associated with an established Social Action organisation. You are then required to participate in your chosen social justice and human rights action. Finally, you will then prepare a report describing your personal involvement in the social action.

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      Part One: Complete the reading to learn more about poverty. 

      Part Two: Create a pamphlet or poster with important facts about poverty in New Zealand. Make sure you also include pictures and have a title.

  • Term 1: Week 1

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Generation Z’s identity by comparing the characteristics and legacy’s of all the living generations.
    • We are FOCUSING on Generation Z’s identity by explaining how Gen Z is viewed by themselves and others.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing media by identifying the difference between fact and opinion.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing media by discussing different perspectives on current events issues.


    FOCUS / ARONGA Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    No class this week

  • Term 1: Week 2

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Generation Z’s identity by comparing the characteristics and legacy’s of all the living generations.
    • We are FOCUSING on Generation Z’s identity by explaining how Gen Z is viewed by themselves and others.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing media by identifying the difference between fact and opinion.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing media by discussing different perspectives on current events issues.


    FOCUS / ARONGA Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Introduction and expectations
    2. New curriculum outline
    3. Context introduction
    4. Generation mix and match activity
    5. Which generation are you quiz

  • Term 1: Week 3

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Generation Z’s identity by comparing the characteristics and legacy’s of all the living generations.
    • We are FOCUSING on Generation Z’s identity by explaining how Gen Z is viewed by themselves and others.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing media by identifying the difference between fact and opinion.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing media by discussing different perspectives on current events issues.


    FOCUS / ARONGA Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Fake News video & game (home learning
    2. Who is Gen Z activity?

  • Term 1: Week 4

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Generation Z’s identity by comparing the characteristics and legacy’s of all the living generations.
    • We are FOCUSING on Generation Z’s identity by explaining how Gen Z is viewed by themselves and others.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing media by identifying the difference between fact and opinion.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing media by discussing different perspectives on current events issues.


    FOCUS / ARONGA Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. NCEA Discussion
    2. Who is Gen Z activity?
    3. Fact vs opinion class discussion
    4. Generation Z reading
    5. Kahoot

  • Term 1: Week 5

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by investigating the pros and cons of being ‘digital natives.’
    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by researching the impact of Greenwashing.
    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by analysing social media activism.
    • We are EXPLORING changing attitudes by investigating how New Zealanders views of international conflicts have changed over time.
    • We are EXPLORING changing attitudes by recognising how the Kiwi identity has evolved over time.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA
     learning intentions:


    Activities:

    1. Greenwashing introduction
    2. Greenwashing Bingo
    3. Weekly Current Events Quiz
    4. Edpuzzle - How these companies tried to greenwash their plastic waste
    5. This Week in History 
  • Term 1: Week 6

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by investigating the pros and cons of being ‘digital natives.’
    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by researching the impact of Greenwashing.
    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by analysing social media activism.
    • We are EXPLORING changing attitudes by investigating how New Zealanders views of international conflicts have changed over time.
    • We are EXPLORING changing attitudes by recognising how the Kiwi identity has evolved over time.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA
     learning intentions:


    Activities:

    1. Brainstorm issues Generation Z will face in the future
    2. Discussion - China's Social Credit System
    3. Social Credit System activities
    4. Make a poster persuading someone FOR or AGAINST the social credit system
    5. This week in history activities
  • Term 1: Week 7

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by investigating the pros and cons of being ‘digital natives.’
    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by researching the impact of Greenwashing.
    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by analysing social media activism.
    • We are EXPLORING changing attitudes by investigating how New Zealanders views of international conflicts have changed over time.
    • We are EXPLORING changing attitudes by recognising how the Kiwi identity has evolved over time.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA
     learning intentions:


    Activities:

    1. Class debate - Should New Zealand introduce a social credit system?
  • Term 1: Week 8

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by investigating the pros and cons of being ‘digital natives.’
    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by researching the impact of Greenwashing.
    • We are EXPLORING challenges facing Generation Z by analysing social media activism.
    • We are EXPLORING changing attitudes by investigating how New Zealanders views of international conflicts have changed over time.
    • We are EXPLORING changing attitudes by recognising how the Kiwi identity has evolved over time.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA
     learning intentions:


    Activities:

    1. Historical perspectives
    2. Statue removal activities
    3. Weekly Quiz
  • Term 1: Week 9

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to research and debate the issues of our generation in a Model UN Roleplay so that we can collaborate together to find solutions.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Preparation for your group challenge
    2. Group Challenge - Research and solve issues facing Generation Z and present your solutions

  • Term 1: Week 10

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on problems and challenges in the world today and evaluating how Generation Z can leave a positive legacy.

    Activities

    • Wars overview: choice between NZ wars, WWI & WWII
    • Weekly Quiz

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 2: Week 1

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by defining key economic terms and ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by discussing flows of spending in the economy.
    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by explaining good financial choices we can make.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • Introduction - Risky Business
    • Banqer High
    • Money personality quiz
    • Weekly Quiz

  • Term 2: Week 2

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by defining key economic terms and ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by discussing flows of spending in the economy.
    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by explaining good financial choices we can make.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • Economics keywords chart
    • Articulate
    • Weekly Quiz
    • Economics Key Concepts worksheet

  • Term 2: Week 3

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by defining key economic terms and ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by discussing flows of spending in the economy.
    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by explaining good financial choices we can make.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • Banqer High
    • Catchup time from last week
    • Marking answers
    • Māori economy reading
    • Fishbone diagram analysis

  • Term 2: Week 4

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by defining key economic terms and ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by discussing flows of spending in the economy.
    • We are FOCUSING on financial literacy by explaining good financial choices we can make.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • Banqer High
    • Māori economy reading
    • Fishbone diagram analysis
    • Dark tourism introduction

  • Term 2: Week 5

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING tourism by investigating the opportunities created through innovative tourism attractions.
    • We are EXPLORING dark tourism by researching the economic opportunities and impacts of a dark tourist attraction.
    • We are EXPLORING tourism by analysing different perspectives on tourism operations.
    • We are EXPLORING dark tourism by questioning the ethical nature of dark tourist attractions.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Dark Tourism documentary
    2. Assessment instructions & discussion
    3. Start assessment

  • Term 2: Week 6

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING tourism by investigating the opportunities created through innovative tourism attractions.
    • We are EXPLORING dark tourism by researching the economic opportunities and impacts of a dark tourist attraction.
    • We are EXPLORING tourism by analysing different perspectives on tourism operations.
    • We are EXPLORING dark tourism by questioning the ethical nature of dark tourist attractions.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Work on your assessment

  • Term 2: Week 7

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING tourism by investigating the opportunities created through innovative tourism attractions.
    • We are EXPLORING dark tourism by researching the economic opportunities and impacts of a dark tourist attraction.
    • We are EXPLORING tourism by analysing different perspectives on tourism operations.
    • We are EXPLORING dark tourism by questioning the ethical nature of dark tourist attractions.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Work on your assessment
    2. Due Friday 3pm!

  • Term 2: Week 8

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING tourism by investigating the opportunities created through innovative tourism attractions.
    • We are EXPLORING dark tourism by researching the economic opportunities and impacts of a dark tourist attraction.
    • We are EXPLORING tourism by analysing different perspectives on tourism operations.
    • We are EXPLORING dark tourism by questioning the ethical nature of dark tourist attractions.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. SeaWorld class discussion
    2. SeaWorld activities
    3. SeaWorld Documentary - Blackfish

  • Term 2: Week 9

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING a trip to Rotorua so that we can promote and participate in Aotearoa tourism innovations.

    Activities:

    1. Rostered Home 2x sessions
    2. Banqer High work
    3. Plan for Rotorua

  • Term 2: Week 10

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on our own economic choices and evaluating good financial decisions for our future.

    Activities:

    1. Weekly Quiz
    2. Banqer High

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 3: Week 1

    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 child poverty crisis
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying ways to decimate child poverty
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. History of the UDHR activity
    2. UDHR worksheet
    3. Education Perfect task
  • Term 3: Week 2

    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 child poverty crisis
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying ways to decimate child poverty
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. NZ Human Rights laws discussion
    2. UDHR article discussion
    3. UDHR Crossword
    4. Weekly Quiz
  • Term 3: Week 3

    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 child poverty crisis
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying ways to decimate child poverty
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Human Rights Marketplace game
    2. NCEA introduction
    3. NCEA exemplar discussions
    4. Child poverty introduction
    5. NCEA discussions + sign off
  • Term 3: 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 child poverty crisis
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying ways to decimate child poverty
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Child Poverty in New Zealand activities
    2. Researching NZ Child Poverty NGO's
    3. Planning our social action
  • Term 3: 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 child poverty crisis
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying ways to decimate child poverty
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Report Writing
  • Term 3: 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 child poverty crisis
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying ways to decimate child poverty
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Report Writing
  • Term 3: 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 child poverty crisis
    • We are FOCUSING on Human Rights Violations by identifying ways to decimate child poverty
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Report Writing
    2. Assessment Due!
  • Term 3: Week 8

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by recognising the importance of democracy
    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by investigating New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by researching key politicians and political parties
    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by analysing the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by investigating the process of making laws

    Success Criteria


    Activities:
    1. Class discussion - decision making and democracy
    2. NZ Laws, group activity 
    3. Types of Government class discussion
    4. Democratic Elections Reading Comprehension
    5. “The State of Democracy Around the World Map” + questions
    6. Origins of democracy worksheet

  • Term 3: Week 9

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on creating our own political parties for the Ngāhere Whānau Elections so that we can promote our political values and debate political outcomes.

    Activities:

    1. Prepare for the whānau election
    2. Write policy statements
    3. Practise your campaign speeches
    4. Put up election posters.

  • Term 3: Week 10

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by recognising the importance of democracy
    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by investigating New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by researching key politicians and political parties
    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by analysing the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are EXPLORING the 2023 election by investigating the process of making laws

    Success Criteria


    Activities:
    1. What do governments do worksheet
    2. 3 branches of government discussion
    3. Kahoot
    4. MMP class discussion
    5. NZ General Election activity sheet
    6. NZ's political system scavenger hunt

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

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  • Term 4: Week 5

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  • Term 4: Week 7

  • Term 4: Week 8

  • Term 4: Week 9

  • Term 4: Week 10