University of Waikato
Hubbub Estuary
Estuaries attract people—and that can mean trouble. Learners use video and article resources to learn about the struggles of specific estuaries. They follow their discussion with an analysis of an estuary by identifying possible threats.
Film Space
Whale Rider
Ready for an educational movie day? Use a resource based on the movie Whale Rider to learn more about the Maori culture. Class members answer a variety of questions and listen to music from the soundtrack to further analyze and...
Gymnázium Karviná
Australia and New Zealand
Send your learners off on a research adventure with a worksheet on essential facts about Australia and New Zealand. It includes 18 short-answer response questions, as well as a map activity where pupils locate a variety of geographic...
Curated OER
Be the Kiwi
Compare the North and South of New Zealand. Exploritive minds identify which island is better to live on, taking into consideration such things as social, political, and economic aspects. They research an argument to present and debate...
Curated OER
Maori Bird Kite
Students research the origins and themes of kites, especially those made by the Maori people of New Zealand. They build and decorate a kite with an authentic Maori theme. Students fly their kites and adjust them as needed for stability.
Curated OER
Shaky New Zealand
Students explore Earth science by building a model in class. In this tectonic plate lesson, students identify the impact tectonic shifts have on humans and animals and where the plates and faults lie under New Zealand. Students examine...
Curated OER
New Zealand South Island Fault Model
Students explore world geography by creating a scientific model in class. In this New Zealand lesson, students research the geography and fault lines of the South Island in New Zealand. Students utilize foam board, arts and crafts and a...
Curated OER
Day Eight Lesson- The Whale Rider
Students examine cultural differences through the reading of The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera. In this language arts lesson, students work in groups to analyze chapters 11 and 12 of the novel; these chapters highlight cultural...
Curated OER
Be the Kiwi: New Zealand Introductory Activity
Students get a taste of New Zealand. In this global studies lesson, students view photographs from the country and discuss its geographic location and features. Students then participate in a scavenger hunt based on facts about the nation.
Curated OER
Be the Kiwi: Culture of New Zealand
Tenth graders discover details about the history of New Zealand. In this global studies lesson, 10th graders read about the cultural groups and traditions of the country and then complete a passport activity based on their findings.
Curated OER
Be the Kiwi: Government and Politics in New Zealand
Students examine the structure of government in New Zealand. In this government instructional activity, students listen their instructor present information about the government in New Zealand then create diagrams that compare its...
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Be the Kiwi: New Zealand Unit Lesson
Students participate in a learning celebration at the end of a unit on New Zealand. For this global studies lesson, students share what they learned about the nation, watch "The Whale Rider," and eat foods from New Zealand.
Curated OER
Mapping New Zealand
In this New Zealand worksheet, students label the map of New Zealand with oceans, cities, mountains and more. Students label 9 items.
Curated OER
Words in the News: New Maori King
Students work together in groups to identify new vocabulary words. They read a story about the new Maori King in New Zealand and answer questions. They also examine reported speech in the article.
Curated OER
Maori Stick Game
Students explore Maori culture in the New Zealand area and play the Maori Stick Game.
Curated OER
Be the Kiwi: Web Quest
Learners demonstrate their own uniqueness in a poster, brochure, banner, or other visual manner. In this uniqueness lesson, students determine characteristics that make the kiwi, heroes, and the country of New Zealand unique. Learners...
Curated OER
Hindu Festival - Let's Celebrate Diwali
Students explore characteristics, roles and cultural expressions of Indian community in New Zealand. They describe traditional practices of Diwali Festival, collect and record information, design open-ended questionnaire, create Diwali...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: New Zealand
Learn about religion in New Zealand, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Other
Encyclopedia of New Zealand: Maori Zealanders
Welcome to the Maori people of New Zealand! They are showcased in this comprehensive and colorful site which examines the history of the Maori from their origins, migration across the Pacific, their many widespread tribes and locations...
Other
Encyclopedia of New Zealand: The Bush
A look at the natural environment of New Zealand! Click on any of the main topics to view colorful photos and read unique facts about the geography, native plants and animals, birds and reptiles, fish, the bush and its uses.
Other
Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
An exhaustive resource honing in on New Zealand's people, culture, economy, history, and environment. Find biographies, stories, and much more with the Te Ara.
Other
Forest and Bird: Kiwi Conservation Club
A place for learning about New Zealand's wildlife and wild places, Kiwi Conservation Club is home to a range of activities and glossy, illustrated pages on topics of interest to young naturalists. Also view the latest issue of Wild...