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\nGeography Now! New Zealand (Aotearoa)\n

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\nNew Zealand is a country of natural wonders, and many blockbuster movies use it as an eye-catching setting. It's also one of the last areas of the world to be populated by humans, starting with the Maori peoples sometime in the 1200s....\n
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\nNew Zealand\n

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\nListen to the chants of the indigenous New Zealanders as you soar over the snow capped mountains and lively riverbeds. This non-narrated video has beautiful imagery, and it highlights some activities one can do when visiting the country.\n
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\nShaky New Zealand\n

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\nStudents explore Earth science by building a model in class. In this tectonic plate lesson, students identify the impact tectonic shifts have on humans and animals and where the plates and faults lie under New Zealand. Students examine...\n
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\nNew Zealand South Island Fault Model\n

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\nStudents explore world geography by creating a scientific model in class. In this New Zealand lesson, students research the geography and fault lines of the South Island in New Zealand. Students utilize foam board, arts and crafts and a...\n
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\nBe the Kiwi\n

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\nCompare the North and South of New Zealand. Exploritive minds identify which island is better to live on, taking into consideration such things as social, political, and economic aspects. They research an argument to present and debate...\n
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\nShaky New Zealand\n

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\nStudents explore geography by answering study questions in class. In this plate tectonics lesson, students identify the earthquake data concerning the country of New Zealand and answer questions regarding the data. Students identify...\n
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\nUsing the New Zealand plate boundary models\n

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\nStudents examine the differences in the effects of the tectonic plates of New Zealand.  In this tectonic plate lesson, students define and explain the process of subduction.  Students recognize the difference in the movement of...\n
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\nBe the Kiwi: Culture of New Zealand\n

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\nTenth graders discover details about the history of New Zealand. In this global studies lesson plan, 10th graders read about the cultural groups and traditions of the country and then complete a passport activity based on...\n
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\nBe the Kiwi: Government and Politics in New Zealand\n

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\nStudents examine the structure of government in New Zealand. In this government instructional activity, students listen their instructor present information about the government in New Zealand then create diagrams that compare its...\n
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\nBe the Kiwi: New Zealand Unit Lesson\n

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\nStudents participate in a learning celebration at the end of a unit on New Zealand. In this global studies lesson, students share what they learned about the nation, watch \"The Whale Rider,\" and eat foods from New Zealand.\n
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\nMapping New Zealand\n

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\nIn this New Zealand worksheet, students label the map of New Zealand with oceans, cities, mountains and more. Students label 9 items.\n
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\nBe the Kiwi: New Zealand Introductory Activity\n

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\nStudents get a taste of New Zealand. In this global studies lesson, students view photographs from the country and discuss its geographic location and features. Students then participate in a scavenger hunt based on facts about the nation.\n
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\nNew Zealand Subduction Zone Model\n

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\nStudents explore world geography by creating a model in class. In this tectonic plate lesson, students identify diagrams which discuss the tectonic plates in New Zealand and how they affect everyday life. Students utilize cardboard,...\n
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\nMaori Bird Kite\n

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\nYoung scholars research the origins and themes of kites, especially those made by the Maori people of New Zealand. They build and decorate a kite with an authentic Maori theme. Students fly their kites and adjust them as needed for...\n
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\nBe the Kiwi: History of New Zealand Part 2\n

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\nLearners discover details regarding the history of New Zealand. In this New Zealand history instructional activity, students complete a resource guide that requires them to conduct research to learn about the entire history of...\n
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\nBe the Kiwi: History of New Zealand\n

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\nStudents discover details regarding the settlement of New Zealand. In this New Zealand history activity, students read about the Maori people in their textbooks and then complete a vocabulary square activity worksheet.\n
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\nPlaying with Money (From the New Zealand Point of View)\n

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\nStudents explore the exchange rates for five countries. They identify the units of currency of a number of countries. Students convert money amounts accurately from New Zealand dollars to another currency. They graph currency...\n
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\nWords in the News: New Maori King\n

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\nStudents work together in groups to identify new vocabulary words. They read a story about the new Maori King in New Zealand and answer questions. They also examine reported speech in the article.\n
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\nDay Eight Lesson- The Whale Rider\n

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\nStudents examine cultural differences through the reading of The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera.  For this language arts lesson, students work in groups to analyze chapters 11 and 12 of the novel; these chapters highlight...\n
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\nMaori Stick Game\n

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\nStudents explore Maori culture in the New Zealand area and play the Maori Stick Game.\n
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\nNew Zealand Koru Art\n

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\nLearners learn about and create koru art. In this cultural art lesson, students read M?ori legends and learn about M?ori koru designs. Learners practice forming a koru shape, and, when ready,draw a large koru on cartridge paper using...\n
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\nHindu Festival - Let's Celebrate Diwali\n

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\nStudents explore characteristics, roles and cultural expressions of Indian community in New Zealand. They describe traditional practices of Diwali Festival, collect and record information, design open-ended questionnaire, create Diwali...\n
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\nBe the Kiwi: Web Quest\n

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\nMiddle schoolers demonstrate  their own uniqueness in a poster, brochure, banner, or other visual manner.  In this uniqueness lesson, students determine characteristics that make the kiwi, heroes, and the country of New...\n
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\nMountains and Valleys - Part 4/5\n

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\nWe're off to New Zealand! With high peaks and mountaintop lakes, the Fiordland is home to one of the rarest birds in the world, the takahe. With the population dwindling to just 50 at one point, the sedentary bird is found in the alpine...\n
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