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 A3 one pager poster on ANZAC Day. You need to use the resources below to find out about the war and show an understanding of the causes of the war, life on the homefront and life on the frontlines.

    • Assignment icon

      Your task is to analyze the provided resources and come to your own decision around whether or not a plastic bag ban is a good idea.

      1. Analyze the provided resources about the plastic bag ban and summarize key information from each resource into the chart on the page below.

      2. Decide whether each point is a fact or opinion.

      3. Look through the facts and decide whether you agree or disagree with a plastic bag ban.

      4. Write 2 paragraphs summarizing your point of view and persuading the reader to think the same way (using facts and evidence to support).


  • Term 1: Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by investigating significant New Zealand cultural artifacts and their history.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of a national identity.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by identifying key places in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by selecting and applying mapping techniques.


    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. No class this week

  • Term 1: Week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by investigating significant New Zealand cultural artifacts and their history.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of a national identity.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by identifying key places in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by selecting and applying mapping techniques.


    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Welcome and class expectations
    2. Get to know Miss Steel game
    3. Letter writing activity

  • Term 1: Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by investigating significant New Zealand cultural artifacts and their history.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of a national identity.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by identifying key places in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by selecting and applying mapping techniques.


    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. NZ cities mapping quiz
    2. Kiwiana Context introduction
    3. Identify kiwiana objects game
    4. Kiwiana kahoot
    5. Mapping activities - compass direction and grid references

  • Term 1: Week 4

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by investigating significant New Zealand cultural artifacts and their history.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of a national identity.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by identifying key places in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by selecting and applying mapping techniques.


    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Goat Island research activity
    2. Weekly Quiz
    3. Kiwiana Kahoot

  • Term 1: Week 5

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by investigating significant New Zealand cultural artifacts and their history.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of a national identity.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by identifying key places in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by selecting and applying mapping techniques.


    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. FACKTS Mapping Skills
    2. Aotearoa/NZ geography quizzes - cities and regions
    3. Mapping Aotearoa/New Zealand activity 
    4. Weekly Quiz 

  • Term 1: Week 6

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by investigating significant New Zealand cultural artifacts and their history.
    • We are EXPLORING kiwiana by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of a national identity.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by identifying key places in New Zealand.
    • We are EXPLORING Aotearoa/New Zealand geography by selecting and applying mapping techniques.


    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Kiwiana & NZ geography group activity
    2. Kiwiana Research Poster

  • Term 1: Week 7

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by identifying why people immigrate to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by describing the challenges faced by immigrants to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by comparing the immigration experiences of people.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by discussing how immigration has shaped Aotearoa’s national identity and kiwiana.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Immigration Keywords
    2. Immigration videos - push and pull factors

  • Term 1: Week 8

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by identifying why people immigrate to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by describing the challenges faced by immigrants to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by comparing the immigration experiences of people.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by discussing how immigration has shaped Aotearoa’s national identity and kiwiana.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Chinese goldminers cloze activity
    2. Chinese goldminers school journal activity
    3. School journal peer feedback

  • Term 1: Week 9

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by identifying why people immigrate to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by describing the challenges faced by immigrants to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by comparing the immigration experiences of people.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by discussing how immigration has shaped Aotearoa’s national identity and kiwiana.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Chinese Kiwis activity
    2. Weekly Quiz
    3. Dawn Raids history discussion
    4. Dawn Raids activity

  • Term 1: Week 10

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by identifying why people immigrate to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by describing the challenges faced by immigrants to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by comparing the immigration experiences of people.
    • We are FOCUSING on immigration stories by discussing how immigration has shaped Aotearoa’s national identity and kiwiana.

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Kiwiana mapping activity

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 2: Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING ANZAC Day by analysing the meaning and relevance of this national holiday.
    • We are EXPLORING WWI by discovering the causes and key moments of the war.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating life on the front line.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by researching life on the home front.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating the Māori Battalion.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • Context introduction 
    • Survival skills brainstorm
    • Survival skills quiz
    • Class discussion - survival and war
    • Complete the Kiwiana Posters
  • Term 2: Week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING ANZAC Day by analysing the meaning and relevance of this national holiday.
    • We are EXPLORING WWI by discovering the causes and key moments of the war.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating life on the front line.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by researching life on the home front.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating the Māori Battalion.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • Causes of WWI notetaking
    • Causes of WWI Kahoot
    • WWI Reading comprehension
    • Create flashcards
    • Weekly quiz
  • Term 2: Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING ANZAC Day by analysing the meaning and relevance of this national holiday.
    • We are EXPLORING WWI by discovering the causes and key moments of the war.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating life on the front line.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by researching life on the home front.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating the Māori Battalion.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • WWI EdPuzzle
    • Storyboard the key events of WWI
    • Weekly Quiz
    • The Homefront mindmapping activity
  • Term 2: Week 4

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING ANZAC Day by analysing the meaning and relevance of this national holiday.
    • We are EXPLORING WWI by discovering the causes and key moments of the war.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating life on the front line.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by researching life on the home front.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating the Māori Battalion.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • Finish the homefront mindmapping activity
    • Aotearoa History show video notetaking
    • Weekly Quiz
  • Term 2: Week 5

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING ANZAC Day by analysing the meaning and relevance of this national holiday.
    • We are EXPLORING WWI by discovering the causes and key moments of the war.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating life on the front line.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by researching life on the home front.
    • We are EXPLORING survival during WWI by investigating the Māori Battalion.

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    • Assessment instructions and discussion
    • Work on your assessment
  • Term 2: Week 6

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on mapping skills by solving and explaining different geographical problems.
    • We are FOCUSING on scarcity during WWI by discussing the trade offs people made on the home front and in the trenches.
    • We are FOCUSING on the impacts of WWI by describing social and economic changes after the war.

    Activities:

    1. Work through your assessment

  • Term 2: Week 7

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on mapping skills by solving and explaining different geographical problems.
    • We are FOCUSING on scarcity during WWI by discussing the trade offs people made on the home front and in the trenches.
    • We are FOCUSING on the impacts of WWI by describing social and economic changes after the war.

    Activities:

    1. WWI Activity grid - choose 3x activities

  • Term 2: Week 8

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on mapping skills by solving and explaining different geographical problems.
    • We are FOCUSING on scarcity during WWI by discussing the trade offs people made on the home front and in the trenches.
    • We are FOCUSING on the impacts of WWI by describing social and economic changes after the war.

    Activities:

    1. Longitude and latitude lesson
    2. Easter egg hunt worksheet
    3. Weekly Quiz
    4. Compass directions activities

  • Term 2: Week 9

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on mapping skills by solving and explaining different geographical problems.
    • We are FOCUSING on scarcity during WWI by discussing the trade offs people made on the home front and in the trenches.
    • We are FOCUSING on the impacts of WWI by describing social and economic changes after the war.

    Activities:

    1. Weekly quiz
    2. Mapping skills grid
    3. Education Perfect - Mapping tasks
    4. Tough Guy/Tough Gal Trip

  • Term 2: Week 10

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on mapping skills by solving and explaining different geographical problems.
    • We are FOCUSING on scarcity during WWI by discussing the trade offs people made on the home front and in the trenches.
    • We are FOCUSING on the impacts of WWI by describing social and economic changes after the war.

    Activities:

    1. Weekly quiz
    2. Mapping skills grid
    3. Fly swat game
    4. Articulate game

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 3: Week 1

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by discussing the importance of democracy
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by comparing key politicians and political parties
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by describing 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 2

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by discussing the importance of democracy
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by comparing key politicians and political parties
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by describing 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
  • Term 3: Week 3

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by discussing the importance of democracy
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by comparing key politicians and political parties
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by describing the process of making laws

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. What is MMP video + notetaking
    2. Electorates class discussion
    3. MMP fruit election activity
    4. Kahoot
    5. Weekly Quiz
    6. Bus Stop activities

  • Term 3: Week 4

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by discussing the importance of democracy
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by comparing key politicians and political parties
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by describing the process of making laws

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Bus Stop activities
    2. New Zealand political parties research & presentations
    3. Political parties reflection

  • Term 3: Week 5

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by discussing the importance of democracy
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by comparing key politicians and political parties
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by describing the process of making laws

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. Getting to know Aotearoa's politicians (creating a blooket in teams)
    2. Playing our blooket
    3. Weekly quiz
    4. How is our government structured discussion
    5. Parliament VR scavenger hunt
    6. How a bill becomes a law storyboard

  • Term 3: Week 6

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by discussing the importance of democracy
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining New Zealand’s electoral system (MMP)
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by comparing key politicians and political parties
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by explaining the functions of New Zealand parliament
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by describing the process of making laws

    Success Criteria


    Activities

    1. How a bill becomes a law storyboard
    2. Survivor!

  • Term 3: Week 7

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by investigating why marine reserves are needed.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by analysing the process of a marine reserve being created.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by recognising the connection to rahui.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by observing the effects on people and the environment.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by analysing the plastic bag ban.
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Marine Reserves activities
    2. Class discussion
    3. Kahoot
    4. Perspectives on marine reserves



  • Term 3: Week 8

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by investigating why marine reserves are needed.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by analysing the process of a marine reserve being created.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by recognising the connection to rahui.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by observing the effects on people and the environment.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by analysing the plastic bag ban.
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Marine Reserves activities
    2. Holistic evidence website gathering
    3. Weekly Quiz
    4. Great Pacific Garbage Patch

  • Term 3: Week 9

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by investigating why marine reserves are needed.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by analysing the process of a marine reserve being created.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by recognising the connection to rahui.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by observing the effects on people and the environment.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by analysing the plastic bag ban.
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Rahui compare and contrast
    2. Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    3. Plastic Pollution activities

  • Term 3: Week 10

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by investigating why marine reserves are needed.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by analysing the process of a marine reserve being created.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by recognising the connection to rahui.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by observing the effects on people and the environment.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by analysing the plastic bag ban.
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Plastic Bag ban debate
    2. Introduce assessment (for next term)
    3. Weekly quiz!

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 4: Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by investigating why marine reserves are needed.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by analysing the process of a marine reserve being created.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by recognising the connection to rahui.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by observing the effects on people and the environment.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by analysing the plastic bag ban.
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Assessment

  • Term 4: Week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by investigating why marine reserves are needed.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by analysing the process of a marine reserve being created.
    • We are EXPLORING marine reserves by recognising the connection to rahui.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by observing the effects on people and the environment.
    • We are EXPLORING plastic pollution by analysing the plastic bag ban.
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Assessment
    2. Weekly quiz!

  • Term 4: Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating New Zealand’s circus history
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Weekly Quiz!
    2. History of PT Barnum activity sheet
    3. NZ geography quizzes



  • Term 4: Week 4

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating New Zealand’s circus history
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. Watch the Greatest Showman
    2. The Greatest Showman 'Exploring' Activities


  • Term 4: Week 5

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating New Zealand’s circus history
    Success Criteria:


    Activities:
    1. History of Circus reading and timeline
    2. ...


  • Term 4: Week 6

  • Term 4: Week 7

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on circus by identifying challenges in the circus industry.
    • We are FOCUSING on circus by explaining different points of view on challenges in the circus industry.
    • We are FOCUSING on circus by discussing solutions to circus industry challenges.


  • Term 4: Week 8

  • Term 4: Week 9

  • Term 4: Week 10