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                     Global Studies, Term 1, 2023 Mission Heights Junior College

                         An original Teaching Unit created by Robert Bartholomew

                            Ethnic group: Scottish, German, French; Race: Human


      All Welcome Here –

      A Celebration of Cultures in Aotearoa New Zealand

      Culture & Collective Identity


      ‘There is no ‘them’ and ‘us.’ There is only ‘us.’

      – Greg Boyle


                                 Not just a number. The face of human migration.

                                A young Vietnamese refugee in a camp in Malaysia

                              Many Kiwi refugees have come from Malaysian camps



      Social Sciences Strand: People use different ways to sustain their culture and identity

      Aotearoa Histories Strand: Finding a place in Aotearoa New Zealand


      Unit Overview:

      This unit will introduce basic aspects of human migration to the Aotearoa New Zealand and how various ethnic groups that make up the great Kiwi melting pot, have managed to maintain their culture and identity in relation to New Zealand society. Students will become familiar with basic vocabulary and concepts on culture, identity and migration. We will also explore the delicate balancing act between the desire to retain old cultural traditions and beliefs, and assimilating into the new culture – the new hybrid which creates a vibrant and rich society that supports tolerance, diversity and inclusion.


  • 30 January - 5 February

  • 6 February - 12 February

  • Week 3: Migration - An Introduction

    Success Criteria

    Students will gain a basic understanding of migration and views on immigration and immigrants over the past century in New Zealand. They will be able to define and differentiate between a ‘migrant’ and a ‘refugee,’ and ‘race’ and ‘ethnic group.’


  • Week 4: Exploring Culture

    Success Criteria

    By the end of this week, students will be able to define key features of culture and be able to construct a culture flower. They will also be able to recount key aspects of Kiwi culture and how it compares to a foreign culture, namely, the Nacirema people.


  • Week 5: Human Migration

    Success Criteria

    Students will gain a basic understanding about human migration to New Zealand and be able to list several benefits that migrants bring to their new country. They will able be about to recount popular myths about migrants and identify examples of xenophobia.


  • Week 6: Types of Culture - Celebrating Difference

    Success Criteria

    Students will gain a basic understanding of the depth and breadth of human social and cultural diversity and be able to list different specific examples from several non-Kiwi cultures. They will also be able to identify several different cultural icons of New Zealand society.


  • Week 7: Icon Presentations & Beyond

    Success Criteria

    Students will become familiar with the brief histories of an array of New Zealand icons. By the end of the week, they will be able to identify several specific icons and their significance.


  • 20 March - 26 March

    Success Criteria: 

    Students will finish presenting their icon presentations in class, then they will complete two current event assignments. By the end of the week they will be able to recount key details from from both current events including the 5 W’s: Who, what, when, where, and why.


  • 27 March - 2 April

  • 3 April - 9 April

  • 10 April - 16 April

  • 17 April - 23 April

  • 24 April - 30 April

  • 1 May - 7 May

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING.. and researching the concept of Mātauranga Māori and how it connects to modern science.
  • 8 May - 14 May

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING.. and researching the concept of Mātauranga Māori and how it connects to modern science.
  • 15 May - 21 May

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING... EXPLORING.. and researching the concept of Mātauranga Māori and how it connects to modern science.
      • Students will FOCUS on developing their knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and will be able to explain key aspects of it relation to the growing and use of native plants.
  • 22 May - 28 May

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING... EXPLORING.. and researching the concept of Mātauranga Māori and how it connects to modern science.
      • Students will FOCUS on developing their knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and will be able to explain key aspects of it relation to the growing and use of native plants.
  • 29 May - 4 June

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING... EXPLORING.. and researching the concept of Mātauranga Māori and how it connects to modern science.
      • Students will FOCUS on developing their knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and will be able to explain key aspects of it relation to the growing and use of native plants.
  • 5 June - 11 June

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • Students will PLAN & DO research of their knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and will be able to explain key aspects of it relation to Astronomy.

    Success criteria:

    Students will have a thorough familiarity with the many events that are being held across the greater Auckland region that will be conducted in celebration of the upcoming Matariki holiday and will be able to identify at least two of them and the significance of the celebration.  


  • 12 June - 18 June

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • Students will PLAN & DO research of their knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and will be able to explain key aspects of it relation to Astronomy.
  • 19 June - 25 June

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • Students will PLAN & DO research of their knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and will be able to explain key aspects of it relation to Astronomy.

    Mātauranga Māori: Assessment

    Success criteria:

    Students will have a thorough familiarity with a specific Maori game, and be able to recount how it helps to sustain Maori culture. They will also be able to recount the Mythology behind the game.


    Task:

    All Global studies students will be working on the Assessment tasks for Global Studies.

    You will look into the significance of traditional Māori games to sustain Tikanga. We will also look at Māori mythology and how history has been passed down by word of mouth.  For the Global Studies Section you will be required to complete a brochure that contains the following: 

    1. A relevant, catchy title

    2. A section that discusses the history of this Māori game.  

    3. A section that explains how the game contributes to Māori culture.  

    4. A description of the Māori Mythology behind this game.  


    I would like to see one paragraph for Sections 2, 3 and 4. You should not spend more than 10-minutes creating your title. You will NOT be marked on fancy fonts – I will mark you on the CONTENT – which is your paragraphs.

    The assessment will be completed during class time and is to be uploaded on MHOL by Friday, 23 June by 15:00.


  • 26 June - 2 July

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • Students will PLAN & DO research of their knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and will be able to explain key aspects of it relation to Astronomy.
  • 3 July - 9 July

  • 10 July - 16 July

  • 17 July - 23 July

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the broad topic of inequality in New Zealand and around the world and basic words associated with it.
    • We are EXPLORING gender inequality in New Zealand today. We are EXPLORING the history of gender inequality in New Zealand with a main focus on female inequities.


  • 24 July - 30 July

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the broad topic of inequality in New Zealand and around the world and basic words associated with it.
    • We are EXPLORING gender inequality in New Zealand today. We are EXPLORING the history of gender inequality in New Zealand with a main focus on female inequities.


    Success Criteria:

    Students will be able to describe by the end of the week, a key event in New Zealand history involving gender inequality.

  • 31 July - 6 August

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the broad topic of inequality in New Zealand and around the world and basic words associated with it.
    • We are EXPLORING gender inequality in New Zealand today. We are EXPLORING the history of gender inequality in New Zealand with a main focus on female inequities.


  • 7 August - 13 August

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on prominent examples of female inequality in developing countries in North Africa.


  • 14 August - 20 August

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are RESEARCHING on identifying prominent examples of female inequality in the world and how the are in violation of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.


  • 21 August - 27 August

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are RESEARCHING on identifying prominent examples of female inequality in the world and how the are in violation of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.


  • 28 August - 3 September

  • 4 September - 10 September

  • 11 September - 17 September

    Success Criteria: 

    We only meet twice due to the Holistic Report Day on Tuesday. This week students will be become familiar with conspiracy theories and by the end of the week will be able to recount the definition of what constitutes a conspiracy theory and historical examples within a New Zealand context.  

  • 18 September - 23 September

  • 25 September - 1 October

  • 2 October - 8 October

  • 9 October - 15 October

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We will EXPLORE the basic qualities of leaders and leadership styles


  • 16 October - 22 October

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We will EXPLORE the basic qualities of leaders and leadership styles


  • 23 October - 29 October

    Success Criteria: 

    To provide a historical context for New Zealand History today. By the end of the week students will be able to recount key events in the early history of what is now known as Aotearoa New Zealand including who were the first inhabitants, why did they light major fires, how do we know what we know about them, and concepts of mana, hapu, tapu and itu. 

  • 30 October - 5 November

    Success Criteria: ASSESSMENT


    Students will be able to address the assessment criteria and identify specific ways that Maori leaders have utilized the concept of mana. 

  • 6 November - 12 November

    Week 5:  Assessment on Mana & Maori Leaders. The assessment is due Friday by 3:00 PM.  It must be uploaded to MIssion Heights Online.