Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Studies: Treaty Comparisons of Indigenous People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students assess the Treaty of Waitangi and compare it to various Native American treaties. After discussing the legal issues of the treaties, they role-play as groups representing a nation-state and indigenous people who negotiate a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners read an article on the British Empire.  In this ESL lesson, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in the...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Cook Islands (New Zealand)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Cook Islands (New Zealand), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: New Zealand: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the island country of New Zealand in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
Website
Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Graphic
Curated OER

National Geographic for Kids: Find People and Places: New Zealand

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to New Zealand! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more.
Website
Other

One News

For Students 9th - 10th
ONE News provides the latest local, national, and international news for New Zealand. Content includes a focus on sports, weather, business, money, technology, and entertainment.
Website
Other

The Gisborne Herald: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gisborne Herald is a daily local news source for Gisborne in New Zealand.
Website
Other

The National Business Review

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Business Review is an Auckland-based business newspaper serving all of New Zealand. Content focuses on the latest business news, markets, media, technology, arts, and various regions of the world.
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Niuean Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An introduction to this Polynesian language particularly spoken among the Niue in the Cooks Islands, New Zealand and Tonga. Start learning common phrases, greetings and simple vocabulary terms. For additional practice play the online games.
Website
Other

Wairarapa Times Age

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wairarapa Times-Age is a daily local/regional/national newspaper for Masterton.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pacific Ring of Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on the location of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Map included.
Website
Other

Otago Daily Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Otago Daily Times is a regional newspaper serving the province of Otago. Content includes a focus on local, national, and world news, as well as special areas dedicated to editorials, features, business, and sports.