🎨 AI Art & Ethics Comprehension

NEW! Exploring the ethical dimensions of AI-generated art, including copyright, bias, and cultural appropriation. Years 9-13.

🌟 Ocean Health & Kaitiakitanga - Microplastics Through Mātauranga Māori

NEW! Enhanced - Investigating ocean pollution using both traditional Māori environmental knowledge and contemporary scientific methods. Years 8-13.

🌟 Probability & Mātauranga Māori - Patterns, Chance & Decision-Making

NEW! Enhanced - Understanding probability through mathematical concepts and traditional pattern recognition. Environmental applications. Years 7-11.

🌟 Climate Science & Traditional Knowledge

NEW! Enhanced - Integrating scientific climate data with traditional environmental knowledge. Years 9-13.

🌟 Whakapapa & Mathematical Thinking

NEW! Enhanced - Mathematical relationships and patterns through genealogical connections. Years 7-11.

⚡ Do Now Activities

⚡ Whakataukī Wisdom Do Now

Quick starter activity exploring traditional Māori proverbs and their contemporary relevance. Years 7-13.

⚡ Political Cartoon Analysis Do Now

Quick visual analysis activity for developing critical media literacy skills. Years 8-13.

⚡ Panther Primary Source Do Now

Quick primary source analysis activity focusing on historical documents. Years 9-13.

📺 Video Activities

📺 Bastion Point Video Activity

Comprehensive video analysis of the Bastion Point occupation and its significance. Years 9-13.

📺 Digital Sovereignty Multimedia Lab

Interactive multimedia exploration of digital rights and Māori data sovereignty. Years 10-13.

📺 Economic Justice Documentary Analysis

Structured analysis of economic inequality through documentary media. Years 10-13.

📺 Māui Video Activity

Cultural analysis of Māui legends and their significance in Te Ao Māori. Years 7-11.

📺 New Zealand Wars Video Activity

Critical examination of the New Zealand Wars through multimedia resources. Years 8-13.

📺 Prompt Engineering Video Activity

Hands-on video activity teaching effective AI prompt design and communication. Years 9-13.

📺 STEM & Mātauranga Integration Lab

Multimedia lab integrating traditional Māori knowledge with contemporary STEM concepts. Years 8-13.

Author's Purpose: Overview

Understanding why authors write - inform, persuade, or entertain.

Author's Purpose: Persuade

Analyzing persuasive techniques and arguments.

Cognitive Biases

Understanding how biases affect decision-making.

Media Literacy

Evaluating sources and understanding media messages.

AI Impact

Examining artificial intelligence's effects on society.

Youth Vaping

Health and social perspectives on youth vaping.

Housing Affordability

Economic and social impacts of housing costs.

The Gig Economy

Modern work patterns and their implications.

The Treaty of Waitangi

New Zealand's founding document and its significance.

The Dawn Raids

Understanding this significant period in NZ history.

The Role of Haka

Cultural significance and contemporary relevance.

Te Reo Māori Greetings

Basic Māori language and cultural protocols.

The Scientific Method

Understanding scientific inquiry and evidence.

Plate Tectonics

Earth's moving plates and geological processes.

Probability

Understanding chance and statistical thinking.

Misleading Graphs

How data can be misrepresented visually.

Figurative Language

Metaphors, similes, and literary devices.

Speech Analysis

Analyzing rhetoric and persuasive speaking.

Film Scene Analysis

Understanding cinematic techniques.

Political Cartoon Analysis

Interpreting satirical and political commentary.

📝 Writers Toolkit Series

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Analogy

Using analogies to clarify complex ideas and create powerful comparisons. Essential writing skill for all year levels.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Conclusion

Crafting strong conclusions that reinforce your argument and leave a lasting impression.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Diction

Word choice strategies to enhance clarity, tone, and impact in your writing.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Fluency

Developing smooth, natural writing flow and sentence variety for better readability.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Hook

Creating compelling openings that grab your reader's attention from the first sentence.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Informative Structure

Organizing informational writing with clear structure and logical flow.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: PEEL Argument Method

Point, Evidence, Explain, Link - the essential structure for persuasive paragraphs.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Revision

Systematic approaches to editing and improving your writing drafts.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Rhetorical Devices

Understanding and using rhetorical devices to enhance persuasive impact.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Show Don't Tell

Creating vivid, engaging writing through descriptive techniques and imagery.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Suspense

Building tension and maintaining reader engagement through suspense techniques.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Tone

Establishing and maintaining appropriate tone to match your purpose and audience.

🌿 Cultural & Te Ao Māori

🏛️ Arguments of Tino Rangatiratanga

Exploring Māori sovereignty arguments and their historical and contemporary significance. Years 9-13.

⚔️ Land Wars Strategy

Military and political strategies during the New Zealand Wars and their lasting impact. Years 8-13.

🎖️ Māori Battalion Legacy

The 28th Māori Battalion's contribution to WWII and its cultural significance. Years 7-13.

🌱 Pre-Colonial Innovation

Māori technological and social innovations before European contact. Years 7-11.

🏙️ Urban Māori Identity

Exploring contemporary Māori identity in urban environments. Years 9-13.

⚖️ Waitangi Tribunal Cases

Significant Waitangi Tribunal cases and their impact on Treaty settlement processes. Years 10-13.

⭐ Māori Astronomy & Navigation

Traditional star knowledge and navigation techniques used across the Pacific. Years 7-12.

📐 Māori Geometric Patterns

Mathematical principles in traditional Māori art and design. Years 7-10.

🌿 Traditional Ecological Indicators

Māori traditional knowledge for environmental monitoring and conservation. Years 8-13.

🧭 Traditional Navigation Mathematics

Mathematical concepts embedded in traditional Pacific navigation methods. Years 8-12.

🌟 Enhanced Curriculum Resources

🌟 Climate Science & Traditional Knowledge

Enhanced - Integrating scientific climate data with traditional environmental knowledge. Years 9-13.

🌟 Whakapapa & Mathematical Thinking

Enhanced - Mathematical relationships and patterns through genealogical connections. Years 7-11.

🔬 STEM & Science

🧬 Genetic Modification

Exploring the science, ethics, and applications of genetic engineering. Years 10-13.

😴 Science of Sleep

Understanding sleep cycles, brain function, and the importance of rest. Years 8-12.

🌊 Microplastics

Environmental impact and solutions for plastic pollution in our oceans. Years 8-13.

🌍 Environmental Text Analysis

Analyzing environmental data and scientific texts for evidence-based conclusions. Years 9-13.

🌱 Environmental Literacy Framework

Comprehensive framework for understanding environmental issues and solutions. Years 7-13.

📊 Mathematics

📊 Bar Graph Analysis

Creating and interpreting bar graphs for data representation. Years 7-10.

💰 Financial Literacy

Essential financial concepts including budgeting, interest, and investment. Years 9-13.

🤖 AI & Technology

🤖 AI Ethics & Bias

Understanding bias in artificial intelligence systems and ethical considerations. Years 9-13.

🧠 Introduction to Large Language Models

Understanding how AI language models work and their applications. Years 10-13.

💭 Prompt Engineering 101

Effective strategies for communicating with AI systems. Years 8-13.

👥 Digital Citizenship

Responsible and ethical behavior in digital environments. Years 7-13.

🛡️ Data Sovereignty & Māori

Understanding Māori data sovereignty and digital rights. Years 10-13.

📰 Contemporary Issues

⚖️ Economic Justice Deep Dive

Exploring wealth inequality and economic justice issues in modern society. Years 10-13.

✈️ Future of Tourism

Sustainable tourism practices and post-pandemic travel industry changes. Years 9-13.

🔍 Analysis Skills & Methods

🎭 Author's Purpose: Entertain

Analyzing entertainment techniques and audience engagement strategies. Years 7-12.

📚 Author's Purpose: Inform

Understanding informational text structures and presentation techniques. Years 7-12.

📜 Primary Source Analysis: 1975 Memorial of Right

Analyzing historical documents and their significance in New Zealand history. Years 10-13.

🎭 Shakespeare Soliloquy Analysis

Understanding dramatic monologues and character development in Shakespeare. Years 9-13.

🎨 Arts & Creative

🎨 Elements of Art

Fundamental visual art elements including line, color, form, and texture. Years 7-10.

💡 Design Thinking Process

Human-centered approach to creative problem solving and innovation. Years 8-13.

📈 Statistical Investigation Guide

Plan and conduct investigations using the statistical enquiry cycle. Years 8-13.

🌱 Sustainable Technology Design Challenge

Innovating for a Better Future, Inspired by the Past. Years 9-13.

📱 Media Literacy v2

Enhanced version: Advanced media analysis and digital source evaluation. Years 9-13.