Students read and discuss the Level 4 November 2019 School Journal article, ‘Chinese New Zealanders’, an article about Chinese migrants to Aotearoa from the 1860’s to today and the racism they have experienced from the dominant cultural framework within New Zealand and what they have done to mitigate that.
This engaging Level 4 article explores how greenhouse gases from fossil fuels are driving Earth’s warming climate. Students discover key climate feedback loops, including water vapour, ice albedo, permafrost, and deforestation, and learn how these natural processes can accelerate climate change. The article finishes with an empowering message: while humans have contributed to climate change, we also have the ability to be part of the solution.