We started our unit titled "NZ: Past and Present Culture & Identity" - students started by brainstorming what they thought this meant and any topics or words that they associated with that phrase.
After a bit of discussion we ended up at the topic of the Moriori - and the direction of the unit was planned. We (as a group) figured that we were very Prestructural (not knowing anything) about this part of NZ history, with a few students being Unistructural (knowing one or two basic facts - teacher included). Students then created a very basic question list of what they wanted to find out.
We found an amazing old map of Rekohu and students practised the skill of free sketching the island into their books. They then compared the 19th century map with a 21st century map of the island and labelled key aspects of the island. Google earth provided us with a ten minute tour around the island - I would really recommend this technology for any teacher who is studying specific places. It was AMAZING!!! The bell rang all to soon!I had a non-contact next, and did a quick visit to the school library. I now have a great book to read over the weekend!
Looking forward to working WITH my students to develop a greater understanding about this part of our culture and heritage.
Its really great that your teacher even knows about Rekohu and the story of Moriori. Check out my blog and learn a bit more. Me rongo
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