Later in the term, our inquiry will be about the history of New Zealand (starting week 5).
First, Miss Ashley decided that we needed to build up our general knowledge about New Zealand otherwise when we learnt about the history, we couldn't relate it to anything and wouldn't really connect to the information.
First she gave us a puzzle map. We had to cut out all the little pieces and then try to put them onto the New Zealand outline. It was really difficult for some of us.
When we could do that, Miss Ashley gave us a giant puzzle of New Zealand to complete in groups. It was the same one as the paper, but way bigger.
Everybody worked together to figure it out.
We had a timed competition who could put the map together the fastest. Some brave students even tried the next level, which was to put the puzzle together, then label each region of New Zealand correctly.
Next, we were given the name of a mountain in buddies or small groups to research.
We had to find out
- English and Maori name
- location
- how high it is
- how many summits it has
- what city or town it is near
Miss Ashley displayed our Google Drawings next to the map. This helps us see where our mountains actually are.
Next, we were given a city each in buddies or small groups to research.
We had to find out
- English and Maori names
- location (what region it is in, north or south island?)
- population
- any famous landmarks around there
- what the city is famous for
Miss Ashley displayed our city work on the wall next to the map as well.
We have learnt so much about New Zealand!
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