Health and physical education
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Cakes and Candles
This is a level 1 unit, intended for years 1–2. It looks at the ways different groups celebrate birthdays and some of the traditions associated with this celebration in children's lives. [ Metadata record ]
Year groups: 0-3Curriculum focus: Health and physical education
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Investigating Toys and Games Through Email – ICT Learning Experience
This ICT learning experience involved students investigating toys and games in their own and other cultures. A class communicated with students in other countries, via email, to gather information about the types of toys and games played in different cultures. A unit plan, teacher notes, and resource information are included. Developed by Freeville cluster as part of the ICT Professional Development clusters project. [ Metadata record ]
Year groups: 0-3Curriculum focus: Health and physical education
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Celebration Dance
In this level 3 learning example, the students identify, view, and talk about one or more dances used to celebrate cultural occasions. They select, learn about, rehearse and present an appropriate dance to contribute to the celebration of a particular cultural occasion in the school or local community. Also included are suggestions for planning and assessment, notes on elements and terms, and links and references for teaching and learning material. [ Metadata record ]
Year groups: 4-6Curriculum focus: Health and physical education
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Investigating Toys and Games Through Email – ICT Learning Experience
This ICT learning experience involved students investigating toys and games in their own and other cultures. A class communicated with students in other countries, via email, to gather information about the types of toys and games played in different cultures. A unit plan, teacher notes, and resource information are included. Developed by Freeville cluster as part of the ICT Professional Development clusters project. [ Metadata record ]
Year groups: 4-6Curriculum focus: Health and physical education
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Food and Nutrition Units: Greymouth High School
These seven food and nutrition units, prepared for levels 4–6, were developed at Greymouth High School for year 9–10 students. The units are entitled Healthy Eating, Healthy Food Across Cultures, Health Promotion, Routines and Procedures, Food Fantastic (through which students investigate nutritional needs to promote health and well-being), Roles and Responsibilities, and Societal Factors Affecting Food Choice. [ Metadata record ]
Year groups: 9-10Curriculum focus: Health and physical education
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Food and Nutrition Units: Greymouth High School – Healthy Food Across Cultures
This year 9 unit encourages students to look at a range of healthy eating choices, across a range of cultures.
Year groups: 9-10Curriculum focus: Health and physical education
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Assessment Material: Knowing Your Culture and Others (Word 96KB)
This supports internal assessment for New Zealand home economics achievement standard 1.3, AS90143 – Identify influences on food choices, customs and beliefs. Students carry out a presentation, which demonstrates respect for, and support of, food customs and beliefs in the sharing of food with a home-stay student. [ Metadata record ]
Year groups: 11-13Curriculum focus: Health and physical education
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Assessment Material: Culture and Food (Word 105KB)
This assessment material supports internal assessment for New Zealand home economics achievement standard 1.3, AS90143 – Identify cultural influences on food choices, customs and beliefs. Students compare their culture with another culture, in relation to food choices and eating patterns. [ Metadata record ]
Year groups: 11-13Curriculum focus: Health and physical education
