Social Studies & History (Levels 6 – 8)

• Understanding societal make-up and roles in context
• Develop practical knowledge on significant events within New Zealand’s history and how these have shaped our nation
• Communicate and interpret differences in cultural beliefs, how conflicts have / can arise from these differences, and how ideologies shape societies (individuals, groups and their responses)

Essential Skills

• Communication Skills
• Information Skills
• Social & Co-operative skills
• Work & Study Skills
• Interpretation & Analytical Skills

Specific Learning Outcomes

SLO’s will be developed in consultation with teachers, if required.

Programme Outlines

Rotorua

• Classroom introduction - receive a copy of “The Chronicles of Uitara” novel as your pre-visit resource
• Attend “Journey of Ages” in Rotorua, and:
  • Understand how cultures adapt, survive and change. Understand what impact this has upon rights, roles and responsibilities of individuals and communities
  • Understand how consequences of past events have impacted and affected people in society
  • Understand why peoples’ perspectives on past events differ
  • Understand causes, consequences and explanations of historical events

Christchurch

• Classroom cultural education introduction - receive a copy of “The Chronicles of Uitara” novel as your pre-visit resource
• Attend “Lost in Our Own Land” in Christchurch, and:
  • Understand how cultures adapt, survive and change. Understand what impact this has upon rights, roles and responsibilities of individuals and communities
  • Understand how consequences of past events have impacted and affected people in society
  • Understand why peoples’ perspectives on past events differ
  • Understand causes, consequences and explanations of historical events