The Millennium

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We've heard about it for several years now but time is fast running out and in a matter of weeks it will be here.

New Zealand has a particular interest in this event, as we are "the first to see the dawn of the new millennium". Just what is all the fuss about 1 January 2000? What is a millennium?

New Zealand's millennium programme focuses on four areas:

• Cleaner, Greener - Kia Horomata, Kia Urutapu
• Ngā Taonga - The Treasures
• Today, Tomorrow, Together - Ākuanei, Āpōpā, ō-kautere
• Pacific Vision - He Tāmina Nā Te Moana Nui-Ā-Kiwa

  In this hot topic we look at the opportunities these themes present.

  Starter Activities for Students: Gathering Background Information

  Teaching on line
  Academy of Achievement

  New Zealand History
  National Library's Timeframes

  Many New Zealanders have achieved recognition worldwide. Research important events in New Zealand's past and the achievements of its people. Include these in your encyclopedia.

  Cleaner, Greener - Kia Horomata, Kia Urutapu -Looking at conservation

  Kiwi Conservation Club

  Department of Conservation

  The Kiwi Recovery Programme

  Many of New Zealand's native plants and animals are endangered. Investigate our endangered species. What can we do to help preserve them for future generations? Students could investigate and then present their findings to the class. Students may wish to discuss the possibilities.

  Ngā Taonga - The Treasures
  Our Treasures, Taonga, are often vulnerable to the ravages of time.

  Wow it's science

  Science and technology are working together to preserve treasures from the past. Students could compare this to other methods of preservation they are familiar with.

  Today, Tomorrow, Together - Ākuanei, Āpōpō, ā-kautere
  Pacific Vision - He Tāmina Nā Te Moana Nui-Ā-Kiwa
  Combining the last two themes, students could research one of the countries of the Pacific. Look at the customs, festivals and traditions of this country.

  Samoa
  Cook Islands
  
  How will the Pacific influence life in New Zealand in the years to come?

  Curriculum References for Teachers

  Click on the links below to go to the relevant curriculum statements within the teaching and learning area of Te Kete Ipurangi.

  Social Studies
  Culture & Heritage
  Time, Continuity & Change
  Social Organisation
  The Processes
  

  Technology
  Technological Knowledge & Understanding
  Technology & Society
  

  Science
  Living World
  Material World
  Information Gathering
  

  Language and Languages
  English
  
  

  Happy Holidays.
  The team at Te Kete Ipurangi ­ the Online Learning Centre takes this opportunity to wish the readers of the TKI Website a very happy and healthy holiday. We will be back in the New Year with more Hot Topics.