Weekly outline

  • General

  • 29 January - 4 February

  • 5 February - 11 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING Tāmaki Makaurau's regional parks and taonga, investigating how our native trees, plants, and wildlife are nurtured in these spaces
    • We are EXPLORING the significance of native trees, plants and wildlife in Māori culture
    • We are EXPLORING the threats that face some of our native trees, plants and wildlife

    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I can summarise information about native animal and plant species


    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    Exploring the regional parks in Tāmaki Makaurau and identifying native species




  • 12 February - 18 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING Tāmaki Makaurau's regional parks and taonga, investigating how our native trees, plants, and wildlife are nurtured in these spaces
    • We are EXPLORING the significance of native trees, plants and wildlife in Māori culture
    • We are EXPLORING the threats that face some of our native trees, plants and wildlife

    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I can summarise information about Kauri trees and their importance to Māori

      I can name some risks or opportunities for Kauri trees


    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    Case study: Kauri, a native tree, and the Dieback Disease




  • 19 February - 25 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING Tāmaki Makaurau's regional parks and taonga, investigating how our native trees, plants, and wildlife are nurtured in these spaces
    • We are EXPLORING the significance of native trees, plants and wildlife in Māori culture
    • We are EXPLORING the threats that face some of our native trees, plants and wildlife

    Continuing our case study from last week
  • 26 February - 3 March

    Kia ora...

    This week we are exploring Biosecurity in New Zealand, and selecting topics for our own Case Studies

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    I can summarise information about how biosecurity is important to protect our natural environment

    I can name some threats or opportunities for our natural environment

    I can explain the causes and effects of people or groups cooperating to protect our native environment

    I can reflect on the importance of relationships between people and the physical environment


    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    Resources and activities on Google Classroom



  • 4 March - 10 March


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING how community groups meet the challenge of maintaining/ protecting te taiao - our natural environment.


    MHJC Great Learner Compassion / Awhinatanga: Culturally Connected

    Brooklyn and Gurpreet with cultural symbols

    MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Digital Literacy

    Victoria and Gurpreet in front of whiteboard


    Kia ora...

    We have been exploring biosecurity in Aotearoa, and the role that the MInisitry of Primary Industries plays in preventing pests entering Aotearoa.

    This week we are going to explore the ways in which the Department of Conservation/ Te Papa Atawhai works to maintain te taiao - our natural environment. 

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • explored projects that DOC are involved in
    • designed a poster to show how ONE project will help to maintain/ protect our natural environment, and which groups are involved in this project. 

    Hei Mahi / Activities: See Google Classroom

    Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
    Ensure that the poster is completed by Friday, noon (end of lesson)


  • 11 March - 17 March

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    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to apply our learning about Biosecurity so that we can demonstrate our learning in a combined Science-Global studies assessment.
    Assessment Task: You have an opportunity to write an article for the MHJC newsletter. You would like to inform our community about the threats facing te taiao - our natural environment, and the measures that Aotearoa is taking to protect it. You will also include information to help your readers take action themselves. See Google classroom for detailed instructions.


  • 18 March - 24 March

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to apply our learning about Biosecurity so that we can demonstrate our learning in a combined Science-Global studies assessment.
    Assessment Task: You have an opportunity to write an article for the MHJC newsletter. You would like to inform our community about the threats facing te taiao - our natural environment, and the measures that Aotearoa is taking to protect it. You will also include information to help your readers take action themselves. See Google classroom for detailed instructions.

  • 25 March - 31 March


    Mapping Skills

    • latitude/ longitude
    • scale
    • precis maps
    • creating precis maps

  • 1 April - 7 April


    Mapping Skills

    • latitude/ longitude
    • scale
    • precis maps
    • creating precis maps


  • 8 April - 14 April

  • 15 April - 21 April

  • 22 April - 28 April

  • 29 April - 5 May

    Through EXPLORING the economic history of Aotearoa New Zealand, we will investigate how:

    • Mana was central to all political and economic relationships in traditional Māori society and has continued to shape internal and external interactions.

    • Iwi and hapū experimented with new economic opportunities to enhance their mana. In doing so, they built extensive trading networks domestically and with Australia.


    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I can make connections between economic concepts by exploring different contexts (place, time)

    • I can use historical sources with differing perspectives on the past, giving deliberate attention to mātauranga Māori sources. I can recognise that the sources may not fully answer my questions, and that my answers are themselves interpretations


  • 6 May - 12 May

    Through EXPLORING the economic history of Aotearoa New Zealand, we will investigate how:

    • Mana was central to all political and economic relationships in traditional Māori society and has continued to shape internal and external interactions.

    • Iwi and hapū experimented with new economic opportunities to enhance their mana. In doing so, they built extensive trading networks domestically and with Australia.


    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I can make connections between economic concepts by exploring different contexts: trading and economy pre- and post-European arrival.

    • I can use historical sources with differing perspectives on the past, giving deliberate attention to mātauranga Māori sources. I can recognise that the sources may not fully answer my questions, and that my answers are themselves interpretations


  • 13 May - 19 May

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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We have been exploring how:
      • Mana was central to all political and economic relationships in traditional Māori society and has continued to shape internal and external interactions.
      • Iwi and hapū experimented with new economic opportunities to enhance their mana. In doing so, they built extensive trading networks domestically and with Australia.


    • This week, we are EXPLORING how people in New Zealand, including Iwi and hapū, experimented and continue to experiment with new economic opportunities to enhance their mana.


  • 20 May - 26 May

    • This week, we are continuing to EXPLORE how people in New Zealand, including Iwi and hapū, experimented and continue to experiment with new economic opportunities to enhance their mana.



  • 27 May - 2 June


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are PLANNING presentations so that we can demonstrate our understanding of the following skills:

    Research
    • making connections between concepts by exploring different contexts
    • using literacy and numeracy tools (e.g., graphic organisers, note-taking strategies) to sort and group findings.
    Present
    • communicating information, using social science conventions (e.g., graphs and maps), synthesising ideas, making claims supported by evidence, and drawing conclusions
    • communicating with an audience and purpose in mind


    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: In my mini practice presentation, I have:

    • communicated information using social science conventions, making claims supported by evidence, and drawing conclusions
    • communicated with an audience and purpose in mind




  • 3 June - 9 June

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are PLANNING presentations so that we can demonstrate our understanding of the following skills:

    Research
    • making connections between concepts by exploring different contexts
    • using literacy and numeracy tools (e.g., graphic organisers, note-taking strategies) to sort and group findings.
    Present
    • communicating information, using social science conventions (e.g., graphs and maps), synthesising ideas, making claims supported by evidence, and drawing conclusions
    • communicating with an audience and purpose in mind


    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: In my research on an innovator, I have:

    • communicated information using social science conventions, making claims supported by evidence, and drawing conclusions
    • communicated with an audience and purpose in mind

  • 10 June - 16 June

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are PLANNING presentations so that we can demonstrate our understanding of the following skills:Research
    • making connections between concepts by exploring different contexts
    • using literacy and numeracy tools (e.g., graphic organisers, note-taking strategies) to sort and group findings.
    Present
    • communicating information, using social science conventions (e.g., graphs and maps), synthesising ideas, making claims supported by evidence, and drawing conclusions
    • communicating with an audience and purpose in mind


    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: In my presentation on an innovator, I have:

    • communicated information, using social science conventions (e.g., graphs and maps), synthesising ideas, making claims supported by evidence, and drawing conclusions
    • communicated with an audience and purpose in mind



  • 17 June - 23 June


    Continuing Presentations

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: In my presentation on an innovator, I have:

    • communicated information, using social science conventions (e.g., graphs and maps), synthesising ideas, making claims supported by evidence, and drawing conclusions
    • communicated with an audience and purpose in mind

  • 24 June - 30 June

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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING by revising the causes and impacts of natural disasters
    • We are EXPLORING by researching Aotearoa New Zealand's experiences of natural disasters, recognising impact on the communities and discovering how the communities, and government, responded to these impacts/ challenges.

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    Kia ora...

    There are many ways to present research information. You have already completed a written report. Next, choose another creative way of sharing your research information with others.

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I can communicate with an audience and purpose in mind in my chosen format
    • I can reflect on the strengths and limitations of the communication process I have used and how effectively I have communicated 


  • 1 July - 7 July

    Kia ora...

    There are many ways to present research information. Complete your second creative way of sharing your research information with others. Compare both methods and their strengths and limitations in conveying this information to others.

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I can communicate with an audience and purpose in mind in my chosen format
    • I can reflect on the strengths and limitations of the communication process I have used and how effectively I have communicated 

  • 8 July - 14 July

  • 15 July - 21 July

  • 22 July - 28 July


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING by revising the causes and impacts of natural disasters
    • We are EXPLORING by researching Aotearoa New Zealand's experiences of natural disasters, recognising impact on the communities and discovering how the communities, and government, responded to these impacts/ challenges.

    Kia ora 8M1

    Welcome back to term 3, week 1!

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I have explored the causes of natural disasters (geography)

    • I have used literacy skills and tools (e.g., graphic organisers) to take notes, and sort/ group my findings.

    Hei Mahi / Activities: See Google Classroom



  • 29 July - 4 August

    Kia ora 8M1

    It is week 2!

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I have explored case studies from Aotearoa , focusing on how people, communities and government responded to challenges.

    • I have used literacy skills and tools (e.g., graphic organisers) to take notes, and sort/ group my findings.

    Hei Mahi / Activities: See Google Classroom


  • 5 August - 11 August

    Kia ora 8M1

    It is week 3!

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I have continued to explore case studies from Aotearoa , focusing on how people, communities and government responded to challenges.
    • I have used literacy skills and tools (e.g., graphic organisers) to take notes, and sort/ group my findings.

    Hei Mahi / Activities: See Google Classroom


  • 12 August - 18 August

    Kia ora 8M1

    Welcome to week 4!

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I have explored case studies from around the world, focusing on how people, communities and government responded to challenges.
    • I have used literacy skills and tools (e.g., graphic organisers) to take notes, and sort/ group my findings.

    Hei Mahi / Activities: See Google Classroom


  • 19 August - 25 August

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    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING by reviewing our learning and ensuring case studies are complete, so that we can apply our learning about natural disasters


  • 26 August - 1 September


    FOCUS - ARONGA

    Monday: Get Ready Educators visit

    Case study catch up, preparing for assessment.

  • 2 September - 8 September

    Kia ora...

    This is your final assessment for Global Studies 2024! 

    See google classroom for all task information and resources.

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • began researching for my assessment
    • added my notes to the research template, including my sources



  • 9 September - 15 September

    Kia ora...

    This is your final assessment for Global Studies 2024! 

    See google classroom for all task information and resources.

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I have...

    • completed research for my assessment
    • began organising my information ready to write the information report

  • 16 September - 22 September

    Kia ora...

    This is your final assessment for Global Studies 2024! 

    See google classroom for all task information and resources.

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I have...

    • written an information report on a natural disaster case study
    • checked that I have included all required information
    • proofread to ensure that my writing is free of errors that could cause confusion for the reader

  • 23 September - 28 September

    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I have...

    • used all my learning to create a personalised Get Ready Booklet for my whānau

    Hei Mahi / Activities: in class activities



  • 30 September - 6 October

  • 7 October - 13 October

  • 14 October - 20 October


    Around the World in 80 Days: countries and cultures

    I understand that

    • People hold different perspectives on the world depending on their values, traditions, and experiences.
    • People use different ways to sustain and evolve their culture and identity

    This term, we will be exploring cultures around the word to learn about how people celebrate, sustain and evolve their culture and identities through language, celebrations, food, traditional clothes, places and so on. 




    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • chosen a country to explore 
    • researched basic facts: location, population, official languages, etc.

    Hei Mahi / Activities on Google Classroom


  • 21 October - 27 October

    Country Study continued

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • identified and explained the importance of natural and cultural landmarks in my chosen country
    • identified and explained the importance of TWO festivals in my chosen country

    Hei Mahi / Activities on Google Classroom

  • 28 October - 3 November

    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I have communicated my ideas and research to my class in a presentation
    • I have explained how people in my chosen country sustain and evolve their culture and identity

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    Prepare your presentation, using your country study research


  • 4 November - 10 November

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I have communicated my ideas and research to my class in a presentation
    • I have explained how people in my chosen country sustain and evolve their culture and identity

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    Deliver your presentation to the class, using your country study research


  • 11 November - 17 November

    Presentation Week!


    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

    • I have communicated my ideas and research to my class in a presentation
    • I have explained how people in my chosen country sustain and evolve their culture and identity

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    Deliver your presentation to the class, using your country study research


  • 18 November - 24 November

    Travel Expo Prep!

    Use your country study to add to your Around the World in 80 Days project. 

    We will also be exploring current affairs in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.

  • 25 November - 1 December

    Travel Expo Prep!

    Use your country study to add to your Around the World in 80 Days project. 

    We will also be exploring current affairs in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.


  • 2 December - 8 December

  • 9 December - 15 December