Video anchor: Collective action for taiao restoration
- Pause and discuss: Which action in the clip can we adapt for our kura context this week?
- Link to today's task: Students add one evidence note from the clip into their lesson artefact.
🎯 Learning Intentions
- I can brainstorm multiple solutions to help manu.
- I can evaluate actions using a feasibility grid.
- I can begin planning my poster or PSA.
✅ Success Criteria
- I listed 3+ possible actions.
- I used the feasibility grid to choose the best action.
- I started my poster/PSA draft with a clear message.
🧭 Lesson Flow
- Review (5): Recall cause/effect chains from last lesson. What actions did we identify?
- Brainstorm (10): Groups list possible actions: planting, nest boxes, signage, litter cleanup, awareness campaigns.
- Feasibility Grid (15): Use Action Planner to evaluate: impact vs. effort. Identify "Quick Wins" and "Best Choices".
- Choose Action (5): Class votes or groups choose their action. Teacher confirms feasibility.
- Poster/PSA Introduction (10): Review rubric. Key requirements: clear message, data, quote, kupu Māori, call to action.
- Draft Time (15): Begin rough draft of poster/PSA script. Plan where data and quote will go.
- Exit (5): "Our action is ___ because ___."
🎬 Media Anchor
Use this clip to spark concrete discussion about which school-level actions create measurable change.
📄 Resources
- Action Planner & Feasibility Grid
- Poster/PSA Rubric
- A3 paper for poster drafts or devices for digital PSA
- Permission slips (send home today)
🧰 Differentiation
- Support: Pre-selected action options; poster template with labelled sections.
- Extension: Create a 30-second video PSA script; research similar projects in NZ.
📝 Teacher Note
Send home permission slips today! Action Day is coming in Week 6. Coordinate with caretaker for any planting or installations.
✅ Checks for Understanding
- Groups can justify their action choice using feasibility grid language.
- Poster drafts show clear message and planned placement of data/quote.
- Permission slips distributed.