Weekly outline

  • General

    Global Studies 2020


    Google Classroom Code-

    fqt4tie

  • 3 February - 9 February

    Kia Ora Water Whanau

    Welcome to Global Studies!! Mrs Ismail is your Global Studies teacher and you will learn lots of interesting contexts this year. We will learn about local and global events, history and current events. Our Year 7 Term 1 Context is~

    Turangawaewae - My place to stand here at MHJC

    Our Social Science Strand from the NZ Curriculum is Identity, Culture and Organisation-Students learn about society and communities and how they function. They also learn about the diverse cultures and identities of people within those communities and about the effects of these on the participation of groups and individuals.

    He waka eke noa -

    We’re all in this together




  • 10 February - 16 February


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons by connecting with each other through our own kete -baskets of knowledge, identity and culture
    • We are EXPLORING...how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons by researching the Treaty of Waitangi history and importance
    • We are EXPLORING...how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons by collaborating with each other and sharing our own cultural stories

    Kia ora...

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Completed a family and cultural profile about myself
    • Shared and communicated some personal things about myself and my family
    • Presented a Mihi in Maori introducing myself

    Activities:

    1. See Google classroom for information on a Personal Profile to complete
    2. Write a mihi in your books-see google classroom for a template
    3. Share some personal information with a buddy and your mihi in front of the class

    Follow Up Tasks:
    Write down 10 words in Maori and their English translations at the back of your Global Book.




  • 17 February - 23 February


    Continue with activities from last week.

    See google classroom for links/activities on Treaty Of Waitangi.  

    Activities:

    1. Write a mihi in your books-see google classroom for a template
    2. Share some personal information with a buddy and your mihi in front of the class
    3. Complete activities on Treaty of Waitangi
    4. Getting ready for CAMP-talking about teamwork, values of Getting Along with each other. Relate to Cultural values. Role plays on values

      -Respect.,Kindness, Helping and Supporting each other, Listening,Positive Attitude. Creating a class treaty values chart/poster for display. Maori translation underneath the values.

    Extra Tasks:
    Write down 10 words in Maori and their English translations at the back of your Global Book.

    Ed Perfect tasks

    Readings on Kiwi Kids news


  • 24 February - 1 March

    Kia Ora

    Planning same as above continued. 

    Monday E-asttle testing  brainstorming session.

    Tuesday-LI-Communicate and share our ideas

                    SC-List/brainstorm values that we should show in class and out of school-school trips/camp

    Activity-Creating a class treaty. Group activity.

    Wednesday- MHJS Swim sports

    Thursday-12pm finish.

    Friday-Teacher Only Day and Student Led Conferences


  • 2 March - 8 March


    Kia Ora

    Week 5 Camp week.

    Reflections on values shown at Camp.

  • 9 March - 15 March

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons by developing values for our class treaty
    • We are FOCUSING on how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage by choosing values demonstrated at camp and explaining how we showed them
    • We are FOCUSING on how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage by discussing and describing our school and class values and comparing them to our own personal values


  • 16 March - 22 March

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons so that we can...
    • Share and prepare ourselves on our understanding on the protocols on a marae and what it justifies
    • apply our local knowledge/bicultural history when we attend our trip to the MARAE
    • apply our understanding of using values, personal identity and culture to our Global assessment
    • justify our selection of using values, personal identity and culture and share the impact of these techniques
    • present a written report on our choices of values, personal identity and culture and links to our overall Global/Art/ English integrated assessment


    Extra-

    Also-Creating Kowhaiwhai patters, Defining Kowhaiwhai patters.(how are they linked to a marae?)

    Education Perfect

    Quiz, Kiwi kids News.

  • 23 March - 29 March

  • 30 March - 5 April

  • 6 April - 12 April

  • 13 April - 19 April

    Kia Ora!!!

    Weeks 1 and 2 Term 2

    Research Task Questions-Use the google doc

    LI-Skim and scan for information

    SC-Record facts 

    Must do!!


    1. Finish off work from last term-Explaining your Kowhai designs(template on Google Classroom) and Education Perfect-Treaty of Waitangi tasks


    2.List 20 countries in the world.

    1. Name the Capital and Prime Minister of that country.

    2. Insert a picture of the Prime Minister.

     


    Example:

    1.Country-New Zealand

    Capital-Wellington

    Prime Minister-Jacinda Ardern






    3. Name the Oceans and Continents of the World.

    a. Oceans-    


    b. Continents-








    Should do~


    3. Choose an article to read from Kiwi kids newshttps://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/ and answer these recall and thinking questions.

    Name of the article:



    Answers:

    1.


    4. Could do-

    Learning more facts with Brain Pop!

    See resource link~

    https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/




  • 20 April - 26 April

    Kia Ora

    Continue with last weeks work.

  • 27 April - 3 May

    Kia Ora Year 7's and welcome to Week 3.

    ANZAC Research Task:

    . Week 3 LI-Explore the relevance of ANZAC

                 SC-List main ideas and key words

    Must do’s

    1. What does ANZAC stand for?

    2. Why is it an important day in NZ?

    3. What day is ANZAC day in NZ?

    4. What is the significance of the ANZAC poppy?

    5. Which countries were involved with ANZAC?

    6. What were some of the difficulties people faced?

    7. Reflect on ANZAC day…..a day of celebration or a day of commemoration?

    8. What does “Lest we forget” mean?

    1. Draw or insert a picture to mark ANZAC day.


    Please see the links/readings/videos to help you, I have attached some on the Google Classroom.



    Should do~  

    The library page has lots of ANZAC facts, poems, art, information and pictures, also a scavenger hunt.

    http://library.mhp.school.nz/#!dashboard 


    Could do~

    https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/




  • 4 May - 10 May

    Kia Ora Year 7’s


    Welcome to week 4!!


    1.Please complete the first activity. Must Do’s



    Complete at least 3 out of the 5 questions.



    Should do~

    Checklist

    1. Finish of Kowhaiwhai designs explanation.

    2. General knowledge questions Google Classroom

    3. Anzac research task.



    Could do~

    Extra reading on this website!

    https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-6-9-week-4.html


    And


    https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/



  • 11 May - 17 May

    Kia Ora 

    Welcome to Week 5

    Kia Ora Year 7’s

    Welcome to week 5!!

    LI-Explore a range of texts

    SC--I can identify, describe and define key words and information in a news article


    1. Please complete the first activity. Read 2-3 articles from one of the websites below and summarise them in your own words.


    https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-6-9-week-4.html


    OR

    ww.brainpop.com/socialstudies/

    To access the brainpop account, please use these details:

     

    Username:  MHJC

    Password: 1student


    OR

    https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/


    Answer these questions in this doc~

    1. What is the title of the article?

    2. Who is the main person or group of people in the article?

    3. When did this event take place?

    4. What is the key event of this article ?

    5. List some hard words(if any) from the article and find their meanings.

    6. Are there any quotes or messages in this article? Write it and explain.


    Should do~

    Checklist

    1. Finish of Kowhaiwhai designs explanation.

    2. General knowledge questions Google Classroom

    3. Anzac research task.

    4. Dear Diary


    Could do~

    Extra reading on this website!

    https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-6-9-week-4.html

    ww.brainpop.com/socialstudies/


    Activities/links/videos are on Google Classroom



  • 18 May - 24 May

    Kia Ora Class

    Welcome back to school!

    This week we will be going over safety protocols at school, starting our Term 1 Integrated Assessment (English/ Art /Global Studies) and finishing some of our distance learning work.

    The outline of the assessment will be on your Google Classroom page with the To Do list. Also it is attached below.

    It is great to have you back!!

    Mrs Ismail.



  • 25 May - 31 May

    Kia Ora Students

    Welcome to week 7!

    This week you will ~

    Must Do~

    1. Finish off your Global assessment as it is due on Thursday.

    Should do~

    2. Research on the origins of Corona virus-list some interesting facts.

    Could do~

    3. Extra reading on these websites!

    https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-6-9-week-4.html

    https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/

    https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/

    Username:  MHJC

    Password: 1student



  • 1 June - 7 June

    Kia Ora Students

    Welcome to week 8!

    Activities/Resources

    Recording of information in Global Book.

    1. Questions and answers on WHO WEBSITE-World health organisation

    https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

    Reliability of websites  and fake information

    2. View documentaries/video clips-record information


    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/03/16/coronavirus-fact-check-where-did-covid-19-start-experts-say-china/5053783002/


    3. List and share information on the learning intentions. Have a class discussion.

    Extra:

    https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/

    Username:  MHJC

    Password: 1student



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING to understand events have causes and effects by investigating the origins of the coronavirus
    • We are EXPLORING to understand events have causes and effects by researching the causes of how COVID started
    • We are EXPLORING to understand events have causes and effects by finding the impacts of the coronavirus
  • 8 June - 14 June

    Continue with last weeks planning.

    Extra: Education Perfect tasks.

  • 15 June - 21 June

    Kia Ora Welcome to Week 10!


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by identifying the features of reliable sources of information
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by choosing relevant online sources/resources of information for our speech topics
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by selecting reliable sources/resources of information relating to our speech topics
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by comparing and discussing reliable vs non reliable sources of information
  • 22 June - 28 June

    Continue with focus planning from last week.


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by identifying the features of reliable sources of information
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by choosing relevant online sources/resources of information for our speech topics
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by selecting reliable sources/resources of information relating to our speech topics
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by comparing and discussing reliable vs non reliable sources of information


  • 29 June - 5 July


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by identifying the features of reliable sources of information
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by choosing relevant online sources/resources of information for our speech topics
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by selecting reliable sources/resources of information relating to our speech topics
    • We are FOCUSING on our research skills by comparing and discussing reliable vs non reliable sources of information


  • 6 July - 12 July

  • 13 July - 19 July

  • 20 July - 26 July

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to demonstrate our mapping skills so that we can justify where specific locations are in NZ
    • We are PLANNING to construct a bar graph so that we can present our COVID cases by region in NZ
    • We are PLANNING to collaborate our findings so that we can share our information with our class
    • We are PLANNING to apply our experience of LOCKDOWN so that we can plan and create our brochure


    Activities:

    1. On a blank map of NZ mark in the main cities, South Island and North Island.

    2. Define longitude and latitude, equator and identify on a map.

    3. List the Maori names for Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown.

    4.Locate the Pacific Ocean, name 5 countries that are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.

    5. Describe and list the oceans of the world.

    Extra:

    https://www.brainpop.com

    Username:  MHJC

    Password: 1student


    https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/

    EDUCATION PERFECT Tasks-Graphs and longitude and latitude

  • 27 July - 2 August

    Kia Ora  and welcome to week 2 Term 3!
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to demonstrate our mapping skills so that we can justify where specific locations are in NZ
    • We are PLANNING to construct a bar graph so that we can present our COVID cases by region in NZ
    • We are PLANNING to collaborate our findings so that we can share our information with our class
    • We are PLANNING to apply our experience of LOCKDOWN so that we can plan and create our brochure


    Activities:  Haka practice second half Monday

    1. Record the current number of COVID cases for 4 Aotearoa cities and formulate/draw a bar graph on google sheets for 

    Auckland-Tamaki -Makau-rau-         Wellington-   Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara             

    Christchurch-Otautahi                         Dunedin-.Otepoti

    -Include title, x-axis title, y axis title

    2. Anaylse data and explain findings-cause and effect.

    3. Complete Geography Education perfect tasks.

    Extra:

    https://www.brainpop.com

    Username:  MHJC

    Password: 1student


    https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/

    EDUCATION PERFECT Tasks-Graphs and longitude and latitude

  • 3 August - 9 August

    Kia Ora  and welcome to week 3 Term 3!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to demonstrate our mapping skills so that we can justify where specific locations are in NZ
    • We are PLANNING to construct a bar graph so that we can present our COVID cases by region in NZ
    • We are PLANNING to collaborate our findings so that we can share our information with our class
    • We are PLANNING to apply our experience of LOCKDOWN so that we can plan and create our brochure




    Activities:  Haka practice second half Monday

    1. Students working on Global Assessment 3  this week, in groups, produce and design a brochure advertising a tourist attraction in NZ to New Zealanders.

    2. Complete Geography Education perfect tasks.

    Extra:

    https://www.brainpop.com

    Username:  MHJC

    Password: 1student


    https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/

    EDUCATION PERFECT Tasks-Graphs and longitude and latitude



  • 10 August - 16 August

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 4 Term 3!!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to demonstrate our mapping skills so that we can justify where specific locations are in NZ
    • We are PLANNING to construct a bar graph so that we can present our COVID cases by region in NZ
    • We are PLANNING to collaborate our findings so that we can share our information with our class
    • We are PLANNING to apply our experience of LOCKDOWN so that we can plan and create our brochure



    Activities:  Haka practice second half Monday

    1. Students working on Global Assessment 3  this week, in groups, produce and design a brochure advertising a tourist attraction in NZ to New Zealanders. Due  Friday 14th August 3pm.

    2. Complete Geography Education perfect tasks.

    Extra:

    https://www.brainpop.com

    Username:  MHJC

    Password: 1student


    https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/

    EDUCATION PERFECT Tasks-Graphs and longitude and latitude

  • 17 August - 23 August

    Kia Ora Class

    You are working on your Lockdown 2 grid. Please refer to your Google Classroom links.

    Stay safe!!

  • 24 August - 30 August

    Kia Ora Class

    You are working on your Student Led Conference Term 3 slide, Holistic reflections, Holistic report evidence and Lockdown 2 grid. Please refer to your Google Classroom links.

    Stay safe!!


  • 31 August - 6 September

    Kia Ora 

    Welcome back!

    The 6 catchup up tasks that need to be completed are:
    • SLC T1 reflection goals on MHO
    • SLC T3 slide show ready
    • Holistic Report - reflection /goal statement on MHO
    • Holistic Report evidence doc for 2020 completed
    • Reading Plus up to date
    • Maths Buddy up to date
    Other tasks-

    Finish completing your Distance learning grid

    Education Perfect

    Designing a cover page for our new Context in Global Books~

    For the People or For the Power? 



    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING...our challenges of lockdown by reviewing our experiences and listing them in our journals/books
    • We are REFLECTING... on our personal goals and learning by reviewing our performance and listing them on our HOLISTIC REPORTS AND STUDENT LED CONFERENCE SLIDES
  • 7 September - 13 September

    Kia Ora and Welcome to Week 8!!


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...NZ'S 2020 General Elections by researching NZ's political parties and their leaders
    • We are EXPLORING...how government affects people and policies by investigating the impacts on the people and the nation
    • We are EXPLORING...the functions of government including how a law is made by finding and discovering new information including key words


    Activities/resources:

    https://elections.nz/assets/Community-learning/Have-your-say-2020.pdf

    https://www.elections.nz/

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FL3O6GIa0WQ2rE82bFpdth2p2NQH-jqTtR7usLM7x7I/edit

    https://quizlet.com/452660354/nz-government-introductory-vocab-flash-cards/?x=1jqK

    https://topteachingtasks.com/new-zealand-election-activities-for-your-classroom/

    Hands on activities/games in groups to build key words using playdough/cards/sports equipment

  • 14 September - 20 September

    Kia Ora and Welcome to Week 9!! It is also Maori language week!


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...NZ'S 2020 General Elections by researching NZ's political parties and their leaders
    • We are EXPLORING...how government affects people and policies by investigating the impacts on the people and the nation
    • We are EXPLORING...the functions of government including how a law is made by finding and discovering new information including key words

    see week 8 for Success criteria

    Activities/resources:

    https://elections.nz/assets/Community-learning/Have-your-say-2020.pdf

    https://www.elections.nz/

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FL3O6GIa0WQ2rE82bFpdth2p2NQH-jqTtR7usLM7x7I/edit

    https://quizlet.com/452660354/nz-government-introductory-vocab-flash-cards/?x=1jqK

    https://topteachingtasks.com/new-zealand-election-activities-for-your-classroom/

    Hands on activities/games in groups to build key words using playdough/cards/sports equipment

    Session 5: Complete Maori language week slides activity  -see LA Google Classroom slides



  • 21 September - 26 September


    Collapsed timetable political party time Week 10 and Week 1 - election THURSDAY Week 1

    Collapsed timetable activity

    • Students will be given a Political party Challenge Brief. 

    • They will have just under 2x weeks to complete the challenges on the brief.

    • Students in Week 10 - will have collapsed timetable time to be together as a political party, to make decisions, assign tasks/jobs and check progress.

    • Will set up a spreadsheet to track the parties and the progress

    • Students will then used the other sessions to work on their assigned task

    • We will reassess the collapsed timetable needs for week 1 at the end of Week 10


    Challenge Brief

    • Create a party name

    • Appoint a Party Leader

    • Write a brief Party manifesto - what does your party stand for?

    • Leader writes and films an introductory speech

    • Create a logo, slogan and select a theme song

    • Create an campaign that includes - posters, memes, short video slips, tweets, social media posts

    • Write policy statements for Environment (Yr 9), Tourism Industry crisis  & the border (Yr 7), Referendums (Yr 10), a whanau issue of your choice (Yr 8), End of year whanau trip (collectively)


    All students will then be able to Vote for their preferred Whanau Political Party on Thursday Week 1 Term 4. Each party has 16 members. 



  • 28 September - 4 October

    Term 3 Holidays week 1-Stay safe!!

  • 5 October - 11 October

    Term 3 Holidays week 2-Stay safe!!

  • 12 October - 18 October

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on developing our ideas on how leadership is acquired so that we can discuss our points of view.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to collaborate with our political party so that we can promote our ideas on political issues in our whanau.
    • We are PLANNING to consult with our political party so that we can apply our knowledge when casting our vote and make informed decisions

    Success Criteria:

    I can define leadership.

    I can define vote.

    I can share and discuss my ideas with my political party.

    I can make an informed choice when casting a vote.

    I can explain how leadership is acquired.

    I can describe how leadership is acquired.

    Extra:

    https://quizlet.com/452660354/nz-government-introductory-vocab-flash-cards/?x=1jqK



  • 19 October - 25 October

  • 26 October - 1 November

  • 2 November - 8 November

    Kia Ora and Welcome to Week 4!

    School Athletics/Tabloid Sports is on Tuesday and Gravity Trip is on Thursday

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:


    Activities/ resources: Finishing up from last week.

    https://naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/help-and-advice/life-and-culture/new-zealand-culture//

    https://www.newzealand.com/nz/maori-culture/

    https://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/topics/festivals-celebrations/

    Recording of activities in Global Book.

  • 9 November - 15 November

    Kia Ora and Welcome to week 5!


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing a script for the culture performance showcase.
    • We are FOCUSING on identifying different cultural celebrations for events.



    E-asttle testing this week.

    EXTRA:

    Education Perfect Tasks-Reading Skills and Strategies
    LI-We are focusing on identifying main ideas in a text.
    SC-I can:
    -read questions carefully
    -look for /identify key words
    -skim and scan for main ideas in a text

    Create a slide show on a Cultural Celebration.

  • 16 November - 22 November

    Kia Ora and Welcome to week 6



    Cultural slide show presentations this week.

    Teacher Only Day-Thursday

  • 23 November - 29 November

    Kia Ora and Welcome to week 7!!


    Activities-Finish slide Cultural slide presentations 



    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING a cultural celebration so that we can perform an item
      • We are PLANNING a Y10 FAREWELL ASSEMBLY so that we can create and and share an item
        • We are PLANNING a cultural celebration IN OUR WHANAU so that we can collaborate with our peers
      • SC-I can

        -collaborate with my peers

        -plan and perform an item

        Extra

      • Education Perfect Tasks-Presenting

  • 30 November - 6 December

    Kia Ora and Welcome to week 8

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING a cultural celebration so that we can perform an item
      • We are PLANNING a Y10 FAREWELL ASSEMBLY so that we can create and and share an item
        • We are PLANNING a cultural celebration IN OUR WHANAU so that we can collaborate with our peers
      • SC-I can

        -collaborate with my peers

        -plan and perform an item


    Thursday-Santa Show-session 4

    Friday-Whanau Day out

    Extra: Education Perfect Tasks.

  • 7 December - 13 December

    Kia Ora and Welcome to Week 9-last week of the Term!

    Monday and Tuesday-finishing all Global work and reflection on context Moving and Grooving

    Y10 Farewell assembly

    Christmas activities planned for this week

    Thursday is YEAR 7 AND 8 Prizegiving-Last Day

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING... on our cultural celebrations and their significance by reviewing our context work and making conclusions
      • We are REFLECTING on our differences and similarities between our and other people's cultures by concluding and evaluating our research information
  • 14 December - 20 December