Teachers' Notes for the Social Studies topic activities

This Social Studies activities section is set at two different educational levels - primary school and early secondary school. Different parts of this resource may be more relevant to the different sections and these are identified throughout this section as Level 1 and Level 2.

These notes explain the learning outcomes expected and provide background information. Five assessment activities are provided for Level 2 students.

Learning Outcomes: Learning outcomes for students studying at level one and level two.
Activity G Info: Background information for the "Talking Heads" cartoons.
Activity 2M: Marine biodiversity and biosecurity. (Year 10 students) Assessment criteria.	Review student activity M
Level 2 Assessment A: Recall of knowledge on recreational fishing in New Zealand Assessment questions, criteria and marking schedule.
Level 2 Assessment B: Using cartoons to look at an issue Assessment questions, criteria and marking schedule.
Level 2 Assessment C: Communicating information using the Palliser Bay or Maketu Taipure situations Assessment questions, criteria and marking schedule.
Level 2 Assessment D: Understanding social studies ideas by interpreting pictures and information Assessment questions, criteria and marking schedule.
Level 2 Assessment E: Researching information by conducting an interview Assessment questions, criteria and marking schedule.