Curated OER
Shaky New Zealand
Students explore geography by answering study questions in class. In this plate tectonics lesson, students identify the earthquake data concerning the country of New Zealand and answer questions regarding the data. Students identify...
Curated OER
New Zealand Subduction Zone Model
Students explore world geography by creating a model in class. In this tectonic plate lesson, students identify diagrams which discuss the tectonic plates in New Zealand and how they affect everyday life. Students utilize cardboard,...
Curated OER
Sanctuary: Quail Island Banks Peninsula
Students explore world geography by creating a 3D diorama. In this New Zealand land form lesson, students examine color images of New Zealand's wildlife and discuss the different elements inside them. Students utilize these images to...
Curated OER
Sanctuary: Quail Island Banks
Learners explore visual arts by examining a diorama in class. In this geography instructional activity, students examine an island off the coast of New Zealand and identify the physical attributes of the land. Learners answer study...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: New Zealand
Features a travel guide and country profile of New Zealand including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: New Zealand
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of New Zealand. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: New Zealand
Read all about the Pacific nation of New Zealand from the BBC. View a map and timeline of events while learning about its leaders and history.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: New Zealand
Concise travel site provided for by the Lonely Planet lists basic facts about New Zealand. Map and beautiful photographs included.