What in the world is going on?
Big idea: We aim to understand how people make decisions about access to and use of resources. Social Sciences Level 3
Let's move a little further from home. (Week 3)
What in the world was going on when Halloween came to be?
To do:
Google doc titled 'Halloween (your name)'
1. Make a list of all the things you think are related to Halloween
2. Write a paragraph explaining what you think it's all about. Remember this is your opinion.
3. Task: complete blog post covering both festivals of Halloween and Guy Fawkes. These tasks will show clearly your understanding prior and then after your learning in these weeks. Check below for rubric.
Let's start locally - in Aotearoa New Zealand. (Week 1 - 2)
What in the world was going on when Labour Day came to be?
Let's find out! Labour Day NZ
LEARN
How good are your detective skills?
After reading through the article on the above link, answer the following.
1. When did New Zealand first celebrate Labour Day?
2. What does this day celebrate?
3. Why was this an achievement for those in the labour force of NZ? How did this support the workers in NZ - (think about decisions and access to resources)?
4. What was the original day for this celebration?
5. When was it 'Mondayised?'
6. What is meant by the term 'Liberals?'
CREATE
1. Design a pizza that you use to help tell the story you've learned from your detective work. Check what ingredients are available for you to use.
Create this plan using programme of your choice. Post on your blog with clear discription of ingredients and how they tell the story/facts of Labour Day NZ.
E.g. Eight slices of tomato to represent the 8 hour working day. Aim to tell at least 4 important facts about Labour Day using your pizza.
2. Create the pizza using ingredients available and plan for guidance. Cook.
SHARE
1. Ensure photographs or video have captured process you took in this experience.
2. Share on your blog with paragraph explaining the learn, create and share processes undertaken. Think - what did this means for kiwis and access to employment? Resources? Decision making?
3. Share your pizza with 3 others to eat AFTER you have shared about labour day using your pizza to tell the story.