Community Partnership Guide
Placeholder resource. Detailed guide coming soon.
Curriculum alignment
- Te Mātaiaho (2025) · Social Sciences · Phase 3 (Years 7–8) · Civics and Society (Knowledge): “Pressure groups influence decision-makers outside of elections.”
- NZC (2007) · Social Studies · Level 4: “Understand how people participate individually and collectively in response to community challenges.”
📚 Teacher Resource Notes
Purpose of this resource: Use this resource to support student learning and inquiry within the Y8 Systems Thinking unit.
Ngā Whāinga Ako — Learning Intentions
Students will engage with this resource to build understanding of systems, governance, and civic action in Aotearoa New Zealand, connecting to Te Ao Māori principles.
Ngā Paearu Angitū — Success Criteria
- ✅ Students can engage with the resource and apply its content to their understanding of systems, governance, or civic action.
📋 Teacher Planning Snapshot
Materials: This resource can be printed or used digitally. No additional materials required unless specified.
Differentiation: Provide sentence starters or word banks for students who need scaffold support. Extend capable learners by asking them to find a real-world NZ example that connects to this resource's theme. Support ELL students by pre-teaching key vocabulary before the activity.
Prior knowledge: Students should have completed the relevant lesson before using this resource, or it can serve as a standalone introduction.
📚 Teacher Resource Notes
Purpose: Use this resource to support student learning and inquiry within the Y8 Systems Thinking unit.