A Network of Friends

AS91012 (1.6)

Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue

Whether it be Facebook, Bebo, MySpace, Twitter…people are being connected all over the world with friends, businesses, organisations, events…the list is endless. Given the rising popularity of social networks, it’s of little surprise that there have been several high-profile breaches of security on sites such as MySpace and Facebook. With over 2.3 million users in New Zealand, all it takes is one person to cause major damage.

  • §    This internal achievement standard looks at the privacy and security issues in social networking within NZ – the nature of the issue, viewpoints and possible courses of action
  • Written with past moderation experience, current Social Science advisor and up-to-date NZQA and MoE practices
  • This CD includes:
    Useful links to support the teaching and learning programme
    Resources
    Assessment activity
    Assessment Schedule

$60.00 (Price includes postage and GST)

Weather with you
Achievement Standard 91011 Geographic research
AS91011 (1.5)
Conduct geographic research, with direction

Ever wondered what happened to the weather component within your Geography programme?
  • This internal achievement standard focuses on observing the weather conditions and patterns in your local area. Students are required to collect data by carrying out research with teacher direction by observing weather conditions in your local area, drawing a conclusion about how accurate your local weather forecast is compared to MET SERVICE data or newspaper weather reports or other internet records.
  • Pre-teaching resources and activities relating to the research of weather conditions are included, with a suggested teaching sequence
  • Skills based activities are included to improve the student’s application of skills in a variety of geographic contexts
  • The activities have been developed to enhance important outcomes for diverse learners by applying the Best Evidence Synthesis in Social Sciences – the 4 key mechanisms of connection, alignment, community and interest.
  • Written with past moderation experience, current Social Science advisor and up-to-date NZQA and MoE practices
  • This CD includes:
    Pre-teaching activities (OVER 20 activities included) with a possible teaching sequence
    Useful links to support the teaching and learning programme
    Resources
    Assessment activity
    Assessment Schedule

All for $75.00 (inc GST and postage & packaging)

Achievement Standard 91009 (1.3) Sustaining a Slice of Paradise 

  • This internal achievement standard looks at the sustainable use of tourism in the Maldives – how and why the Maldives is used for tourism, the consequences of tourism on people and places, and how the Maldives can be used sustainably
  • An assessment which gives students a broader concept of Geography, and can be easily compared to tourism in New Zealand
  • Pre-teaching resources and activities relating to the issues associated with tourism are included, with a suggested teaching sequence
  • Skills based activities are included to improve the student’s application of skills in a variety of geographic contexts
  • The activities are varied and are designed to develop the key competencies and most importantly engage your students.  These have been developed to enhance important outcomes for diverse learners by applying the Best Evidence Synthesis in Social Sciences – the 4 key mechanisms of connection, alignment, community and interest.
  • Written with past moderation experience, current Social Science advisor and up-to-date NZQA and MoE practices
  • This CD includes:
    Pre-teaching activities (20 activities) with a possible teaching sequence
    Useful links to support the teaching and learning programme
    Resources
    Assessment activity
    Assessment Schedule

$75.00 (Price includes postage and GST)

Internal Achievement Standard 90207 (1.6) Little India'  

This internal achievement standard looks at the contemporary geographic issue of the overpopulation in India – why is this an issue, viewpoints and what can be done?

An excellent resource to use in combination with ‘AS90203 Describe population patterns, processes and issues’.

Use as a standalone assessment which gives students a broader concept of Geography.

Written with past moderation experience, current Social Science advisor and up-to-date NZQA and MoE practices.

This CD includes:

  • Resources
  • Assessment activity
  • Assessment Schedule

$45.00 (Includes Postage and GST)

Internal Achievement Standard 91013 (1.7) ‘Silence, Violence and Tsunamis’


This internal achievement standard looks at the global topic of countries affected by the Boxing Day Tsunami – the patterns, processes and how they are significant for people

An excellent resource to use in combination with AS91007 ‘Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s)’

Use as a standalone assessment which gives students a broader concept of Geography

Written with past moderation experience, current Social Science advisor and up-to-date NZQA and MoE practices

This CD includes:

  • Resources
  • Assessment activity
  • Assessment Schedule

    $45.00 (includes postage and GST)

'Shake It Up!'  
Needing to revamp your Extreme Natural Events or Social Studies programme – engage and motivate your students.

Innovative ideas for teaching disasters and Extreme Natural Events on one CD

Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Hurricanes, Volcanic eruptions, Tropical Cyclones

Activities that will enhance learning outcomes and cater for various learning styles

Includes start up activities, whole lesson and revision ideas

$60.00 (includes postage and GST)

Internal Unit Standard 11082 (L1) ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
  • Consider a work of fiction from a geographic perspective
  • AS91008 ‘Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts’ focusing on India
  • This would combine well with the geographic issue AS90207 ‘Little India’ which particularly focuses on overcrowding in India
'Fabulous Photographs'

An important geographic skill is to be able to interpret photo resources – particularly getting the confidence to analyse important geographic ideas. This resource enables you and your students to analyse and interpret various photos from around the world – cultural and natural. The photo pack consists of 30 laminated A5 photos, accompanied with at least 10 creative activities to use in the classroom. These are also available on CD – with an additional 50 photos on CD.

NOTE: In the L3 Assessment Specifications 2009, part of the skills section is focusing on Visuals and candidates will be required to interpret photographs. Candidates will also be required to apply Geographic Ideas in a specific geographic context.

  • 30 laminated A5 photos with activities                                                   

    $60.00
  • CD of 30 photos with an additional 50 photos with activities        

    $50.00
  • Laminated set and CD of photos with activities                                

    $100.00

'Geography Energisers'
This popular CD has a number of energising activities to help you feel revitalised! These activities are teaching tools for all 3 levels of geography skills in geography and inspirational ideas for promoting Geography week.  These are easily adaptable to suit any Social Studies or Geography class - Microsoft Word.

  • 35+ activities for Yr 11, 12 and 13 Geography that will enhance learning outcomes
  • Includes start up activities, whole lesson and revision ideas
  • Creative ideas for classroom use that cater for various learning styles

    $60.00

  




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