Amazing+Race

'The Amazing Race' is a multifaceted unit of work. The children will develop their understanding about who we are as New Zealanders, issues/problems within our community & develop an opinion based on evidence to solve these scenarios. They will also look at New Zealand Industry and how this effects our everyday living.

Literacy Links - Reading & Writing Instructions/Persuasive Argument & Advertising, Questioning Skills Mathematics Links - Measurement, Map Reading & Statistics **L.I. We are learning to develop effective questions and draw conclusions from our findings.** S.C. We will have **Who is a New Zealander?** media type="file" key="Paul Henry is Governor-General a NZer [www.keepvid.com].mp4" width="453" height="453" Before beginning the next task, make a mindomo map [|www.mindomo.com] and write a simple paragraph into your Wiki Learning Journal (Amazing Race Page) about 'Who is a New Zealander'. What makes us kiwi? Where do we come from? What types of things do we do? What do we sound like? What do we look like? Where is our heritage? What sports do we play? Where do we like to take holidays? Who belongs in our families?
 * used a variety of questions from the 7 servants
 * used a variety of open and closed questions to extract relevant information
 * Next think about these questions**

Design a survey using google doc's. Plan your questions carefully, collate the data and develop a definition of who a New Zealander is.

**The New Zealand Economy** L.I. Students will be able to describe a New Zealand industry and what impacts it has on the economy, environment and the future of New Zealand.

S.C. We will be able to
 * describe what the New Zealand economy means to us and our families
 * explain in detail about why your chosen New Zealand industry is important to the future of New Zealand
 * make recommendations about your chosen industry in terms of development, sustainability and environment

What does economy mean? * the wealth and resources of a country or region, esp. in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services. 1. Chose an industry 2. Unpack what you need to know 3. Develop key questions about your industry relating to the L.I. & S.C 4. Research your questions, use a variety of sources e.g. books, internet, interview experts via phone/e-mail/in person 5. Keep a record in your 'Amazing Race' Wiki page of your findings 6. Develop a class presentation in the role of your chosen industry e.g. 'come as a farmer and tell us all about ...' **Amazing Race** Now that you have completed the 'Amazing Race' use what you know about the places you visited and your prior knowledge with persuasive writing to develop a tourism brochure that will persuade visitors to 1 or more of the destinations we visited. Wednesday: Te Puna Quarry, Kati Kati Murals, Waihi Gold Mine (Industry Study), Beach Hop, Karangahake Gorge Thursday: Blo Karts (Industry Study), Kiwi 360, Redwoods, Te Puia, Amazing Maze Friday: Sulphur Point Marina, Sanfords (Industry Study), Earth2Ocean, Master Chicken Fish 'n' Chips, CIty Library, The Art Gallery, The Elms L.I. We are learning to use detailed language and writing style that is appropriate and directed to audience S.C. We can
 * Room 41's Brainstorm about NZ Industry**
 * use formal language (no slang)
 * use persuasive language/emotive language e.g. you would love ...
 * use objective and/or powerful language e.g. certainly, must, absolutely