Lesson at a Glance | He Tirohanga Whakamua
Ngā Whāinga Ako | Learning Intentions
Students will know
- How to analyse the positions of at least 3 distinct stakeholder groups:
1) Conservation Scientists: Support gene drives as the only scalable path to Pest Free 2050.
2) Iwi Rangatira / Kaitiaki: Demand co-governance and protection of mauri/taonga under Wai 262.
3) Organic Exporters & Anti-GE Groups: Oppose open release due to trade contamination fears. - How to evaluate the credibility and bias of evidence used by each stakeholder group.
Students will demonstrate
- By completing a comprehensive 4-stakeholder evidence and values comparison matrix.
- By completing Section 7 of their Level 3 Biology Socio-Scientific Report Portfolio.
Do Now | Tīmatanga Whakaaro (10 min)
Stakeholder Conflict Prompt:
"A conservation biologist says: 'Gene drives are essential to save kiwi.' An organic honey exporter says: 'Gene drives threaten our GE-free clean green image.' Are both stakeholders using valid arguments?"
Unpack: Yes! The biologist bases their stance on ecological biodiversity evidence, while the exporter bases their stance on economic market risk. NCEA Level 3 requires showing how different stakeholders prioritise different values and evidence.
Stakeholder Position & Evidence Spectrum (15 min)
Focus on empirical data showing bird decline and Bovine TB costs. View gene editing as a precise bio-sanitation tool.
Focus on tikanga, whakapapa, and precautionary risks. Demand proof of zero off-target gene flow before field trials.
📁 Socio-Scientific Report Portfolio — Section 7: Stakeholder Matrix
Students open their Level 3 Biology Portfolio and complete Section 7:
Section 7 Requirements:
1. 4-Stakeholder Position Matrix: Detail Stance, Core Values, Primary Evidence, and Underlying Bias for Scientists, Iwi, Farmers, and Organic Exporters.
2. Evidence Credibility Audit: Write a 2-paragraph critique evaluating peer-reviewed scientific papers vs commercial advocacy press releases.
3. Excellence Synthesis of Common Ground: 1-paragraph explanation identifying shared goals (e.g. all stakeholders want native birds protected, but disagree on methods).
Exit Verification | Ka Mutu Hoki (5 min)
Exit Check:
"My Section 7 evaluates 4 stakeholder groups, analysing their underlying values, evidence sources, and areas of common ground."
Teacher Planning & NCEA Alignment
NCEA Level 3 Biology Alignment (3 Credits Internal):
- Stakeholder Perspectives: Evaluate diverse stakeholder viewpoints with evidence validation and critical analysis.
- Evidence Assessment: Distinguish scientific data from commercial, cultural, and political values.
Vocabulary: Stakeholder, conservation science, iwi governance, organic trade, bioethics, evidence credibility, common ground.