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Name:

Date:

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Instructions:

  1. Make a copy
  2. Make sure it is in the Home Learning folder
  3. LINK this to the R13 slide link
  4. Read the slide and answer the questions
  5. When you have completed you need to BLOG it ! This will be your final work for the term.
  6. Our last session will be KAHOOTS!!!!!!

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Questions to answer

1a What are 3 ways that your daily life has been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic?

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1b How do you think these changes will help New Zealand to beat the virus?

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1c Do you think that rationing would be a good idea if the pandemic continues? Why/why not?

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1d Which members of our communities are vulnerable and liable to suffer the most? What safeguards are needed for vulnerable people?

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Questions to answer

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2a What kinds of professions are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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2b What kinds of professions are supporting and supplying New Zealand to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic? Is it fair that some of the essential work force facing a higher risk, for example, supermarket staff, truck drivers, cleaners are among the lowest paid?

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2c How does your self-isolation, social distancing or staying at home help these professions to manage the COVID-19 pandemic?

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2d Some iwi in isolated communities have set up checkpoints to manage who is allowed into their communities. Iwi are working with local councils and police to manage this. Do you agree with this?

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3a How do you think people in New Zealand felt about waiting days or weeks for news about the War?

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3b Imagine that there’s no internet and you still have to send telegrams to each other. Write a message in Morse code, send it to a classmate, and see if they can translate it!

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3c How has modern communications technology (internet, mobile phones, television) helped New Zealand to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic?

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3d Culture survives by being adaptive and dynamic. Maori are being asked not to hongi (press noses) in greeting during the Covid 19 pandemic. Churches are being asked not to hold services. How are we adapting our behaviour during this pandemic?

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Questions to answer

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4a How can you challenge yourself to cheer people up? In a sentence or two, write a slogan that would encourage other New Zealanders to stay strong and hopeful during today’s pandemic.

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4b Now, draw and colour a poster to illustrate your slogan. As a class, share and discuss your posters with each other!

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4c Some people are putting teddy bears in their windows. Why?

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4d What can neighbours do for each other?

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So what now?

  • Create a Kahoot about ANZAC and what you have learnt
  • Create a google drawing poster about ANZAC and the awesome learning you have done
  • Keep updating your blog with a snap shot about learning during the holidays