Purpose Statement

To explore and communicate an understanding of important aspects of NZ places and people.

Task 1

Describe (in simple language to show that you understand) the basics of how our country is governed.

Achieved: For one type of government: state that they are elected, that they are funded by rates (or taxes), that decisions are made within the government by voting and that the decisions that have been made become legally binding on the populace.

Merit: For one type of government: state that they are elected and briefly background that process, that they are funded by rates (or taxes), that decisions are made within the government by voting - generally according to party lines. That the decisions that have been made become legally binding on the populace but may be interpreted by the courts.

Excellence: For one type of government: state that they are elected and briefly background that process, that they are funded by rates (or taxes), that decisions are made within the government by voting - generally according to party lines. That the decisions that have been made become legally binding on the populace but may be interpreted by the courts. For excellence they may outline current examples of government or government decisions that have been made.

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Task 2

Create a mini biography of a New Zealander who you believe has been a great leader for our country. State why they are a great leader.

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Achieved: Details given about a New Zealander who has clearly been in leadership roles. Must be done in sentences and not point form.

Merit: A coherent short biography written detailing the life of a New Zealander who has clearly been in leadership roles. Must be composed in paragraphs and not point form.

Excellence: A coherent short biography written detailing the life of a New Zealander who has clearly been in leadership roles. Must be composed in paragraphs and not point form. The student will have discussed the impact that the person has made with supported statements.

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Task 3

Create a tourist brochure promoting five places in New Zealand tourists from other countries can visit when they are in New Zealand.

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Achieved: 5 NZ places included in a document with pictures and some details such as location and things to do.

Merit: 5 NZ places included in a very well presented document (brochure?) with good quality pictures and some details such as location and things to do.

Excellence: 5 NZ places included in a very well presented document (brochure?) with good quality pictures and details such as location, things to do, history, places to stay, etc.

Task 4

Research and describe 5 environmental problems in New Zealand and report on how these problems have arisen and what is being done to solve them.

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Task 4 Marking Help

Achieved: 5 environmental problems listed. A statement for each on how it started. A statement for each on what is being done to solve the problem.

Merit: 5 environmental problems described. An explanation for each on how it started. A summary for each on what is being done to solve the problem.

Excellence: 5 diverse environmental problems described. An explanation for each on how it started. A summary for each on what is being done to solve the problem and a reasoned prediction on the future for each.

Task 4 Marking Help

Achieved: 5 environmental problems listed. A statement for each on how it started. A statement for each on what is being done to solve the problem.

Merit: 5 environmental problems described. An explanation for each on how it started. A summary for each on what is being done to solve the problem.

Excellence: 5 diverse environmental problems described. An explanation for each on how it started. A summary for each on what is being done to solve the problem and a reasoned prediction on the future for each.