Hot Topics - 2002
Each TKI Hot Topic is a collection of web resources based around an interesting and topical subject, designed to help you to integrate ICT into your classroom. A new Hot Topic is published regularly on TKI.
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Hot Topics - 2002
Cultural Diversity
(Dec)
Immigration is a high-profile political issue in New Zealand. Investigate the different political opinions on immigration, look at population statistics, and use the questions provided as sparking points for further discussion.
Children’s Day
(Oct)
Children’s Day is held annually on the last Saturday of October. It is a chance for people to celebrate and cherish children. Learn about why Children’s Day was instituted, and start thinking about what you might do to celebrate it.
Careers
(Sep)
(September 2002) What do you want to do when you leave school? Start investigating the possibilities through the career planning and recruitment sites provided here. The websites listed range from career-specific to general, including sites on how to construct a CV and do your best in an interview.
Food Safety
(Aug)
How safe is the food you prepare and eat? In light of reports that cases of campylobacter are on the rise, read the food safety measures and test your current practices to see if your household would pass the food safety test.
New Zealand Heritage Sites
(Aug)
Springboarding off media attention on Young Nick’s Head, near Gisborne, this Hot Topic provides links to help you find out about New Zealand, and encourages you to record your findings through sites such as Living Heritage.. Where is Young Nick’s Head? How did it get its name? What other heritage sites might you live around the corner from, but don’t know about?
The Election
(Jul)
The last New Zealand General Election was in 2002. The voting process is featured, along with suggested election-related activities that encourage critical analysis of both messages and media.
New Zealand Disasters
(Jun)
New Zealand has experienced several tragedies in its short history. Learn about some of the worst disasters, including the sinking of the ferry Wahine, the Tangiwai disaster and the Ballantynes department store fire.
The Orchestra
(Jun)
Learn about the orchestra. Included is information about the history of the orchestra, as well as interactive sites that ‘tour’ the orchestra and play samples of each instrument. The role of the conductor is also discussed.
Science Interactives
(May)
Experiment online with a selection of interactive science websites. The sites are grouped into general science, chemistry, biology, geology, and astronomy.
How Paper is Made
(Apr)
Most of us use paper in a number of different forms every day – but have you ever wondered how it is made? The processes of handmade and industrial paper making are explained, and links to sites that give students step-by-step instructions on how to make their own paper are also provided.
International Year of Mountains
(Apr)
2002 was the United Nations International Year of Mountains. Information and links on the major themes of the Year are provided (the role of mountains in the climate of the planet, the mountain environment and mountain people), in addition to EOTC activities in the mountains.
Bike Safety
(Mar)
Cycling to school? Find out about how to stay safe on the road and learn about how bicycle mechanics. Curriculum activities on the topic of bicycles are also listed.
Reading and Creative Writing
(Mar)
You can use the Internet to encourage students to read and write. Online pick-a-path stories, book backchats and submitting work for publication are among the suggested interactive activities.
Climate Change
(Feb)
What is happening to Earth’s climate? Find out about the Greenhouse Effect, in light of New Zealand’s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.
Queen and Commonwealth
(Feb)
Discover the history of the British monarchy and the Commonwealth.