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Boats, Trains, Cars and Planes
In this unit students travel through time to learn about developments in
transport and how this has changed New Zealand communities.
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Cakes and Candles
This unit looks at the ways different groups celebrate birthdays and
some of the traditions associated with this important celebration in
children's lives.
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Celebrating Birthdays
Conduct an inquiry into birthday customs and traditions around the
world and plan a classroom birthday party for Q-Bear.
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Down on the Farm
There's lots happening down on the farm, so join the class inquiry
into the different types of work people do on dairy farms around
New Zealand. The unit includes preparation for a farm visit and
plenty more.
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Our Community
This community based Inquiry takes students on a tour of their neighbourhood
to look at community resources and to think about why places are important to
people. It involves Social Decision Making and constructing a Box City.
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Fill Your Trolley - Supermarkets
Students find out about the different resources people use and the types of
jobs people do at the supermarket.
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Hammer and Nails
Nicky's room has been building houses. They have put them on real
concrete piles, nailed and glued the walls, added a roof - requiring a roof
shout last Friday - put in spouting and septic tank lines, and are about to
paint. Aren't five year olds amazing?
-Huirangi School Newsletter, August 2000
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Helpful Hands
Students conduct an Inquiry and use Kid Pix to learn about the role of the
school caretaker, and to explain why the caretaker belongs to the school
group.
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The Pyramids of Egypt
Step back into Ancient Egyptian times to explore how and why the past is important to people.
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Reduce Reuse Recycle
In this integrated social studies/English unit, students
will learn about recycling and the environment, and write a fact file that
describes two jobs that people do in the recycling process.
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