8W1 Global Studies
Weekly outline
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Kia Ora 8W1
Welcome back to school! This week we will be getting to know each other by participating in a couple of Icebreaker tasks.I look forward to teaching you Global Studies this year.
My e-mail is as follows: aselagan@mhjc.school.nz
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Kia Ora Everyone
It was wonderful getting to know you during our first session last week. We will briefly cover the Global Studies expectations and then focus on the Treaty of Waitangi for this week.
Through the Maori World View concept, we will be exploring the bicultural aspects of NZ through the Treaty of Waitangi. By exploring the Treaty of Waitangi you will about people, place (society), cultures, history, values, perspectives in NZ.
Activities:
- Quizlet Live (Prior Knowledge)
- Google doc: Understanding terms and definitions (Google Classroom)
- Facts: Finding and locating information that is new to you. (Pair and Share Task)
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Kia Ora Everyone
Due to lockdown we will continue our learning with the Treaty of Waitangi. By exploring the Treaty of Waitangi you will about people, place (society), cultures, history, values, perspectives in NZ.
If we back at school on Thursday, I will cover note taking skills with you. This will help you with your writing task in extracting facts from the School Journal
Activities:
- Google doc: Understanding terms and definitions (Google Classroom)
- Facts: Finding and locating information that is new to you. (Use the KWL Chart on google classroom and I have also e-mailed a copy to you)
Read Pages 1-5 of the school journal (on MHOL). After reading, write down some facts that you did not know.Use the KWL chart that I will be emailing to you to write your facts.(The document is also on google classroom. You will be completing the “L” column highlighted in yellow.
- Note taking Skills presentation.
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Kia Ora Everyone
Well done on your participation with the Treaty of Waitangi activities. If you were unable to complete them during the week, please let me know and I can provide more time for this task.
This week, the focus will be on expanding on your general knowledge. We will be participating and engaging in various activities this week.I will also be introducing you to the " Water Wise context"
Activities:
- DO NOW: Watch the World Economic Forum News: Nike and other news
- The Fast Food Industry
- Weekly Quiz
- What is Wise Water? Pair share and contribute to class discussion
- Exploring Water Issues : Current Events article: After reading the article (https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018781483/cleaning-auckland-s-beaches), use the PMI chart to organise the information that you read.
- Please complete the PMI Chart in your books.
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DISTANCE LEARNING WEEKEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING water scarcity by researching and investigating how drought have causes and effects on communities
- We are EXPLORING water scarcity by researching and investigating how water pollution events have causes and effects on communities
- We are EXPLORING sustainability/kaitiakitanga by investigating the state of a local water way
Kia Ora Everyone
Activities
1. Education Perfect Tasks
MUST
1.Exploring Water Issues : Current Events article: After reading the article (https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018781483/cleaning-auckland-s-beaches), use the PMI chart to organise the information that you read.
- Please complete the PMI Chart in your books.
SHOULD
2. Education Perfect Tasks
COULD
3. Article to link belowhttps://www.aljazeera.com/features/2017/8/31/what-is-the-problem-with-new-zealands-water-sources
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING water quality and water pollution by researching and investigating local water bodies
- We are EXPLORING water quality and water pollution by researching and investigating how water pollution events have causes and effects on communities
- We are EXPLORING sustainability/kaitiakitanga by investigating the state of a local waterway.
Activities:
DO NOW: Quiz
- Answers from distance learning work
- 3. Article to link below
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2017/8/31/what-is-the-problem-with-new-zealands-water-sources.Using your different roles assigned to you in your group, identify the problems and solutions of NZ Water
- Our daily uses of plastics
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING water quality and water pollution by researching and investigating local water bodies
- We are EXPLORING water quality and water pollution by researching and investigating how water pollution events have causes and effects on communities
- We are EXPLORING sustainability/kaitiakitanga by investigating the state of a local waterway.
Activities:
- Quiz on NZ's water sources -Google Classroom
- SDG's and link to Water pollution water pollution
- Water Wise Choice board (Brainpop task)
FAST FINISHERS:
- Research the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and answer the ff questions: Use the links below to support you.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_the_Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill
https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/bp-oil-spill-invisible-pollution-spread-even-further-than-believed/
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/13/deepwater-horizon-disaster-oil-worse-impact-study-finds
- Describe the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (Provide at least 5 facts)
- When did it take place
- How did the explosion happen?
- What was the impact of this oil spill on the environment?
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING water quality and water pollution by researching and investigating local water bodies
- We are EXPLORING water quality and water pollution by researching and investigating how water pollution events have causes and effects on communities
- We are EXPLORING sustainability/kaitiakitanga by investigating the state of a local waterway.
Activities:
- Water Wise Choice board
- History 101 -Plastics documentary
- Complete questions from the documentary -
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING sustainability/kaitiakitanga by investigating the state of a local waterway
Activities:
- Answers to the documentary
- Water Wise choice board
- Navigating through the Water Care Website:Online Scavenger Hunt
https://www.watercare.co.nz/Water-and-wastewater/Water-treatment-and-supply/Drinking-water-quality
(Write down 10 new things that you have learnt about water quality)
- Round robin on Water charts and Water Care site
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Easter holidays and Community Day (9 April) - no Global Studies Sessions this weeks.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on water quality and pollution by identifying factors that contribute to the causes and effects of pollution
- We are FOCUSING on water quality and pollution by comparing best practices locally and globally
- We are FOCUSING on water quality and pollution by identifying a local water way pollution issue
- We are FOCUSING on water quality and pollution by discussing and describing ways to solve the local water way pollution issue
Activities:
- Complete google doc - "What is in our NZ Waters?"
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to raise awareness on water quality and pollution
Activities:
- DO NOW: Brainpop (What are droughts?)- To access BRAINPOP here is the username and password: MHJCscience , covid19
- Our dams in Auckland - visual learning facts
- Understanding the difference between fact and Opinion -slideshow
- Practice for Assessment One - Create a fact card/ page on Auckland dams
- Assessment One - creating an awareness on water issues in our Community. Assessment skills -research skills,using epic, skimming and scanning
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to raise awareness on water quality and pollution
Activities:
- DO NOW: Current events quiz
Practice for Assessment One
1. Find articles on Water Quality and water pollution in NZ. Identify fact and opinion from your article.Use the skimming and scanning technique to identify the facts and opinions.
2. Create a fact card/ page on Auckland drought. Also find out people's opinion of this drought.
3. Visual tour - reading through information on visual displays and developing a solid understanding of facts.
4. View the task instructions and rubric for Global Studies Assessment One.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to raise awareness on water quality and pollution
Activities:
Assessment One
1. Understanding the rubric and task instruction on google classroom.
2. Begin research questions - template is on google classroom.
3. Draft static image/ poster
4. Write the paragraph explaining your static image and it's link to the issue that you highlighted.
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Kia Ora 8W1
This week we begin exploring our new context for Term 2 and you will also upload your Assessment 1.EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are exploring societal issues by recognising the theme/s present in the film study.
- We are exploring leadership by researching changemakers that have impacted society.
Activities:
- Do now: Current Events QUIZ AND DISCUSSION
- Complete and proofread your Assessment 1
- Upload on google classroom and MHOL
- You should upload the following : Static image (digital or hard copy (take a photo), Explanation of static image and research questions template
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Kia Ora 8W1
This week we continue exploring our new context for Term 2: Kia Puawai (it means to bloom/blossom, grow, stand up and improve over time)EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are exploring societal issues by recognising the theme/s present in the film study.
- We are exploring leadership by researching changemakers that have impacted society.
Activities:
DO NOW: Mapping - Continents and Oceans
- Exploring definitions linked the theme of your film study
- Videos to support our definitions (vocab box) - Slideshow
- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/02/us/first-encounters-with-racism.html?_r=0
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Kia Ora 8W1
This week we continue exploring our new context for Term 2: Kia Puawai (it means to bloom/blossom, grow, stand up and improve over time)EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are exploring societal issues by recognising the theme/s present in the film study.
- We are exploring leadership by researching changemakers that have impacted society.
Activities:
DO NOW: Current events quiz
- What are societal problems? Brainstorm some societal issues. Use the screenshot below to guide you
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are exploring societal issues by recognising the theme/s present in the film study.
- We are exploring leadership by researching changemakers that have impacted society.
Activities:
- What are Social Injustice issue? Define social Injustice.
- Identify the themes from Film Study. What are some Social Injustice issues that you can unpack from the themes of the Black Panther Movie.
- Case Studies of NZ Changemakers (Using research skills to answer the assigned questions)
FOCUS FRIDAY WORK (MUST AND SHOULD) - PLEASE CONTINUE AND COMPLETE YOUR MINI RESEARCH TASK
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on describing and discussing various case studies in relation to discrimination
- We are FOCUSING on describing the changemakers of NZ society
Activities:
- What were Dawn raids NZ? How did the Dawn raid affect people? Which ethnic group/s of people were raided?
Resource: https://www.nzonscreen.com/
title/dawn-raids-2005 - Online Scavenger Hunt - cases linked to discrimination - 10 minutes
- Choose one person in the class and discuss the cases identified - 5 minutes
- FOCUS FRIDAY ACTIVITY (25 JUNE)- EDIT MINI RESEARCH TASK FOR 10 MINUTES AND PRESENT TO MRS SELAGAN BETWEEN 11AM TO 12PM
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on describing and discussing various case studies in relation to discrimination
- We are FOCUSING on describing the changemakers of NZ society
Activities:
- Brainstorm (Who are the changemakers that have impacted NZ
- Case Studies of NZ Changemakers (Using research skills to answer the assigned questions)
- Why was Nelson Mandela a changemaker? Use the links below to write your paragraph
https://www.britannica.com/
biography/Nelson-Mandela https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ history/article/nelson- mandela-fought-apartheid-work- not-complete -
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on describing the changemakers of NZ society
Activities:
- Case Studies of NZ Changemakers (Using research skills to answer the assigned questions
- Rate each changemaker (Leadership chart)
- Can you relate to any of the changemakers? Yes/no - Justify your answer
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to produce a presentation so that we can demonstrate our ideas in relation to social injustice issues and changemakers in society.
Activities:
- Work on last term's group presentation (Pay careful attention to the feedback provided by Mrs Selagan)
- Groups that have not presented last term, will be presenting work in Week 1 (Mon or Tues)
- Groups to work on changemakers task -slideshow
- Assessment 2 - This will be discussed in class on Tuesday - 27 July
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to produce a presentation so that we can demonstrate our ideas in relation to social injustice issues and changemakers in society.
Activities:
- Assessment 2 feedback - Each group to show Mrs Selagan their progress on Assessment 2 by Tuesday: 3 August
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Understand how cultural interaction impacts on cultures and societies.
Understand that people move between places and how this has consequences for the people and the places.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the History of the Olympics
- We are EXPLORING the Values of the Olympics
Activities:
- Creating word clouds to highlight each value and answer the question below:
MUST DO ACTIVITIES:
What does the word Excellence mean to you?
What does the word friendship mean to you?
What do you think respect means?
Why are these Olympics values important?
SHOULD DO ACTIVITIES
Using the Word cloud website, use the values ABOVE to create these clouds: https://www.wordclouds.com/
Here are some examples: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RW3goEYOPSGen0gabrAL1GkD-mAQwiV0eM34U3pFQUQ/edit
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Understand how cultural interaction impacts on cultures and societies.
Understand that people move between places and how this has consequences for the people and the places.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the History of the Olympics
- We are EXPLORING the Values of the Olympics
Activities:
How have you displayed the Olympic values in your life? Provide examples of how you have displayed these values.
Olympic Quiz
T-chart (Ancient vs Modern Olympics)
DISTANCE LEARNING
MUST DO ACTIVITY
Research using examples of 2-4 Olympians that display the Olympic values (friendship, respect and excellence) and how describe how these Olympians display any one of these values.Complete all work on a google doc.
SHOULD DO ACTIVITY
What new sport do you think should be introduced to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Justify your reasons. Complete all work of the google doc referred to above
ALL WORK SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONTO GOOGLE CLASSROOM
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Understand how cultural interaction impacts on cultures and societies.
Understand that people move between places and how this has consequences for the people and the places.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
We are exploring the history of the Olympics by focusing on the traditions and changes that occurred as a result.
We are exploring the Olympic values by researching Olympians that display these values.
DISTANCE LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
MUST DO ACTIVITY
Complete the google doc on Google classroom.
SHOULD DO ACTIVITY
- Venn (Ancient vs Modern Olympics) - complete the task below. Draw the Venn Diagram in your books and use the information below and place them into the Ancient/Modern Circles. Some information may apply to both MODERN AND ANCIENT Olympics and this information must be in included in the middle space.
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Understand how formal and informal groups make decisions that impact on communities.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the design and make up of a mascot in an Olympic games
DISTANCE LEARNING WORK
MUST DO: CLASS COMPETITION
- Create/ Design a mascot for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Upload your entries onto google classroom. Mrs Selagan will choose a winner.
1. Be Creative
2. Hard copies or online copies will be accepted. Hard copies must be photographed and attached to Google classroom page.
3. You may digital art software -such as Google drawing, Inkscape , CANVA, Pixl Art
3. Upload entries into Google classroom by 7 September at 10am.
4. The winner will receive their prize when we back at school.
SHOULD DO:
- Create a quiz on Olympic host cities. Create a set of 10 questions and answers on a slideshow and we will play the quiz as a class when we are back to school.
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Kia Ora Team
We will be focusing on the Paralympics this week. You are to complete both Task 1 and 2. Please upload your tasks onto google classroom. You can add in the answers to task one after you have completed the profile.
DISTANCE LEARNING WORK ACTIVITIES - WEEK 7
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are exploring the Olympic values by researching Paralympians that display these values
Task One: MUST DO ACTIVITY
Create a profile of a Paralympian. Follow the steps below. You are required to some research in order to complete the profile of a paralympian
Pick a Paralympian of your choice. They can either be currently competing or formerly competing.
Write a Profile on your Paralympian. Include information about birth,age,medals,successes, background, a picture, and biggest setback.
Fill the Information in the guided template provided below in your Google classroom page.
Task Two: SHOULD ACTIVITY
Try reading resource 2. First read the Japanese writing and then the English version. Once you have read the English version, please answer the 3 question. Have a go and practice your Japanese skills out loud...
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DISTANCE LEARNING WORK - WEEK 8
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DISTANCE LEARNING WORK - WEEK 9
EXAMPLE OF AN INFOGRAPHIC TO GUIDE YOU
MUST DO
- Task : You are required to create an infographic on the Host City of the Olympics. Please include text, pictures and data in the form of creatively planned graphs, (e.g having pie charts in the Olympic Rings)(Statistical, informational & timelines)
1. Before you begin your infographic, you are required to conduct a bit of research on the host city.Here are some suggestions below on what you should include:
2. Include some history of the city (Tokyo) including some past venues of the Olympics in Japan
3. Include some iconic tourist destinations /landmarks and places of cultural significance.
4. Find out facts about Japanese culture.
5. What did it cost Tokyo to host the Olympic events? What opportunities did this event create for Tokyo ?
6. What is the significance of the mascot of the 2020 Olympics?
7. Use the resources below to support you in creating your infographic
Resources: The resources below will support you in creating an infographic
- Read through this slideshow before you begin (https://www.slideshare.net/srichter/teaching-with-infographics-27211531)
- Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBBmbdPbfhw) You may need to to copy and paste the URL into your browser.
- Once you have finished, watch the following video on "What Makes a Good Infographic?" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLxQAa5Sras)
- https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/games/olympics-mascot/
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DISTANCE LEARNING WORK - WEEK 10 continued
EXAMPLE OF AN INFOGRAPHIC TO GUIDE YOU
MUST DO
- Task : You are required to create an infographic on the Host City of the Olympics. Please include text, pictures and data in the form of creatively planned graphs, (e.g having pie charts in the Olympic Rings)(Statistical, informational & timelines)
1. Before you begin your infographic, you are required to conduct a bit of research on the host city.Here are some suggestions below on what you should include:
2. Include some history of the city (Tokyo) including some past venues of the Olympics in Japan
3. Include some iconic tourist destinations /landmarks and places of cultural significance.
4. Find out facts about Japanese culture.
5. What did it cost Tokyo to host the Olympic events? What opportunities did this event create for Tokyo ?
6. What is the significance of the mascot of the 2020 Olympics?
7. Use the resources below to support you in creating your infographic
Resources: The resources below will support you in creating an infographic
- Read through this slideshow before you begin (https://www.slideshare.net/srichter/teaching-with-infographics-27211531)
- Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBBmbdPbfhw) You may need to to copy and paste the URL into your browser.
- Once you have finished, watch the following video on "What Makes a Good Infographic?" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLxQAa5Sras)
- https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/games/olympics-mascot/
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of the controversies experienced (past and present) in the Olympic games
Activities:
- Cornell note taking method to improve Literacy
- Please refer to your Google classroom page for your task instructions
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All distance learning work on google classroom
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All distance learning work on google classroom
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the basic concepts of marketing
- We are EXPLORING by understanding and recognising the different types of markets
Activities:
- All distance learning work on google classroom
- Completion of surveys
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing a Business Plan to define a Business strategy
- We are FOCUSING to develop surveys to enhance our market research
Activities:
- All distance learning work on google classroom
- Introduction and market research of BP
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing a Business Plan to define a Business strategy
- We are FOCUSING to develop surveys to enhance our market research
Activities:
- All distance learning work on google classroom
- Marketing Mix
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on developing a Business Plan to define a Business strategy
- We are FOCUSING to develop surveys to enhance our market research
Activites:
- All distance learning work on google classroom
- Finance check in and marketing mix continued
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to create a website so that we can showcase our learning of our Innovations
Activities:
- Operations of your stall/business
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