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ANZACSL2 201611 The Polish Refugee Children
$5.00 Add to cartStudents read and discuss the Level 2 November 2016 School Journal article, The Polish Refugee Children an article about Ali MacKisak’s journey to NZ from war stricken Poland.
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ANZACSL2 201808 In Memory
$5.00 Add to cartStudents read and discuss the Level 2 August 2018 School Journal article, In Memory – First World War Memorials an article about First World War Memorials in NZ, their purpose, legacy and type.
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Level 3SL3 201202 Living with the consequences
$5.00 Add to cart‘Living with the Consequences’ is a brief lesson sequence that introduces students to the understanding that actions have consequences – the focus being as a result of breaking rules or as a result of a bad decision. This is a good lesson for the start of the school term / year when establishing boundaries within your class.
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Level 3SL3 201708 Te Tiriti o Waitangi
$5.00 Add to cartStudents read and discuss the School Journal Level 3 article Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The text explores why the Treaty was created, who was involved in its signing, the differences between the Māori and English versions, how Treaty promises were not always upheld, and the continuing role of the Waitangi Tribunal today. Students develop historical understanding and critical thinking as they explore how events from the past continue to influence Aotearoa New Zealand today.
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Level 3SL3 202011 All As One
$5.00 Add to cartStudents read and discuss the Level 3 November 2020 School Journal article, ‘All As One’ an article essentially about Islam and Muslim New Zealanders.
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ANZACSL4 201411 Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa (the great New Zealand wars)
$5.00 Add to cartNgā Pakanga o Aotearoa follows the major conflicts that took place between Māori and British or colonial forces from 1845 to 1872. Students learn about Hone Heke and the Northern War, Wīremu Kīngi and the Taranaki War, the invasion of Waikato, and the campaigns of Tītokowaru and Te Kooti. The text explores both military events and the wider issues of land, authority, settlement, and justice. It concludes by examining the lasting impact of land confiscations and their significance today.
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Level 4SL4 201705 The fight to vote
$5.00 Add to cartStudents read and discuss the Level 4 May 2017 School Journal article, ‘The fight to vote’, and then ‘think sustainably’ as they learn and explore deeper thinking about the women’s suffrage movement in Aotearoa / New Zealand, its’ key players, their motives, barriers and the wider issues today around human rights and inclusiveness.
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Level 4SL4 201811 Rise Up Dawn Raids
$5.00 Add to cartStudents read and discuss the Level 4 November 2018 School Journal article, ‘Rise Up: The Story of the Dawn Raids and the Polynesian Panthers’, and then ‘think sustainably’ as they learn and explore deeper thinking about the ‘Dawn Raids and the Polynesian Panthers’, the key players, their motives, and the wider issues today around human rights, inclusiveness and the values that can underpin political decision making.
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Level 4SL4 201911 Chinese New Zealanders
$5.00 Add to cartStudents 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.
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Level 4SL4 May 2020 ‘The Winning Side’
$5.00 Add to cartThe Winning Side is a Level 4 resource that introduces students to democracy through a school election. As Nia campaigns for student council, students explore voting, representation, leadership, and participation. Through a debate about the future of the school’s bush block, learners discover why democratic decision-making requires listening to different perspectives and ensuring all voices are heard.
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STEaMSTEaM Carbon and Plants
$0.00 Add to cartUnlock the secrets of carbon capture with a simple leaf experiment!
STEM carbon and plants transforms an everyday plant leaf into a fascinating investigation of carbon, photosynthesis, climate science, and the natural world. Students explore what plants are made of and discover how they help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while producing oxygen.
Through a safe, supervised hands-on experiment, learners observe leaves as water is removed and carbon-rich material remains, providing a powerful visual demonstration of how plants store carbon as they grow -
STEaMSTEaM Earthworms in your garden
$0.00 Add to cartEarthworms in Your Garden is an engaging, hands-on science investigation that turns any backyard into a living laboratory. Students become real scientists as they explore how earthworms improve soil health, support plant growth, and help create thriving ecosystems. In this investigation you’ll use worm casts to estimate how many earthworms might live on your section AND how much soil they turn over each day, week or month.