Weekly outline

  • General

    Global Studies, Term 1, 2023 Mission Heights Junior College


    Year 7

    An original Teaching Unit created by Robert Bartholomew

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


    All Welcome Here – A Celebration of Cultures:

    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 explore different aspects of human migration to the land that is now known as New Zealand. It will introduce the topic of migration, it’s importance to New Zealand, and the role of different forms of transportation that have shaped the lives of migrants – past and present. Ultimately, this unit is about a celebration of human social and cultural diversity where students will gain a realization that while we may look different in our physical appearance and come from many different ethnic backgrounds, we are much more alike than we are different. Key concepts to be explored include assimilation, the benefits of migration, push and pull factors, and what it means to be a Kiwi.





  • 30 January - 5 February

  • 6 February - 12 February

  • Week 3 - Migration 101

  • Week 4: Exploring Culture

  • Week 5: Human Migration

  • Week 6 - Types of Cultures

  • Week 7 - Icon Presentations

  • 20 March - 26 March

  • 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.
  • 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

  • 24 July - 30 July

  • 31 July - 6 August

  • 7 August - 13 August

  • 14 August - 20 August

  • 21 August - 27 August

  • 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

  • 16 October - 22 October

  • 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: 


    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.  

  • 13 November - 19 November

    Focus on Current Events

    Success Criteria:  By the end of the week students will be able to define what constitutes a conspiracy theory and be able to describe the ‘Birds Aren’t Real’ movement.  In addition, they will be able to describe several key study habits.