Class 7
Te Akomanga Tuawhitu
What Will I Carry Into the World
Tumutumu parea, rākau parea, whānui te ara ki a Tāne.
Cast to oblivion the obstacles in my path; reveal the expansive path of life’s journey.
Morning circle is important for supporting the arrival of the child at school and preparing them for healthy social interactions and readiness to learn. Morning circle does not imply that all or any activities should be in a circle. It could be done in lines, in groups, independently, etc
Akoranga Matua | Main Lessons
Wish, Wonder & Surprise
Expressive Language
The number of desirable Main Lessons in Class 7 usually presents a challenge, and it can be tempting to give away some of them. Should that be necessary, it is vitally important that the teacher has a solid understanding of the developmental needs of their class and aligns that with the envisaged benefits of the respective Main Lesson.
Ideally all the Main Lessons are taught, perhaps in a way where two or more are integrated.
Examples are:
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Number (positive and negative integers) as part of Algebra
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Astronomy as part of the Geography lesson, e.g. where climate and vegetation are studied in relation to the sun’s angles and positions in respective part of the world and the ethnic or cultural origin stories of the constellations can be compared and used to explain them.
Suggested essential Main Lessons that should not be omitted are indicated in bold above.
Practice Lessons These aspects can be integrated in any Main Lesson, where relevant
When we apply Steiner’s view on this subject to the same question ‘Of which languages should we teach in Aotearoa?’ It is imperative that Te reo Māori is taught as a language as it ensures that we embed our education into the land and culture in which our kura exist. See more in our Aoteaora principles section HERE
Class 7 Poutama | Learning Steps
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Describe the phases of the moon, using their own language and the language of astronomy (verbally and diagrammatically)
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Discuss the movements of the sun throughout the year
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Explain the seasons in relation to the sun's movements
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Know the main constellations and stars within tātai aorangi
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Discuss the early astronomers and their theories
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Care for their costumes
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Prepare the stage and move the stage scenery
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Enter and exit the stage appropriately
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Learn and recite the given lines with appropriate expression
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Move confidently through a set
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Take direction
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Stay in character while on stage
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Prompt when necessary
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Creatively recover from miscues
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Receive applause appropriately
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Class 7 Reading Learning Steps
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Class 7 Writing Learning Steps
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Locate and name the continents
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Describe the major geological features of the continents
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Construct a map of the world with the main topography and country details
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Investigate and discuss aspects of society and cultural life in different regions, including common religious beliefs
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Discuss how climate and topography affect the social, cultural and economic life of a given country
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Research, prepare and present a project on a given country
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Research and present a relevant myth, origin story or legend
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Describe the dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā in relation to their own wellbeing
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Show in drawing the four stages of physical development (baby, child, adolescent, adult)
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Discuss physical development from baby to adult
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Read and understand the contents of pre-packaged foods
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Discuss what constitutes a 'balanced diet’
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Describe the essentials of bodily hygiene
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Compare the breathing abilities of different fibres
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Discuss in their own words what contributes to a balanced lifestyle
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Measure their own and a peer’s pulse
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Describe and draw accurately the external eye
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Identify and discuss the life cycle of the skin
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Take and compare fingerprints
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How to design a three-dimensional pattern.
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Thread and knot a fine sewing needle
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Use pins to secure fabric.
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Use anchor stitch, running stitch and back stitch
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How to colour and complete their animal
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Demonstrate ability to cut around the pattern neatly.
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Choose appropriate fabric for their projects.
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Demonstrate good construction skills, e.g.. positioning the pattern on the fabric and pinning it down
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Demonstrate good finishing and embellishment skills, e.g. stuffing the animal to the appropriate firmness
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Follow safety guidelines, e.g. handling scissors
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Plan and design your project in colour.
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wet-felting slippers/waistcoat and embroidering these
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Introducing the sewing machine and designing and making their own clothes, and various other projects.
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Describe, in their own words, the factors that led to the development of He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
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Describe, in their own words, aspects of voyages of exploration
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Research and present a comprehensive project
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Discuss the major changes in art, science, technology, humanities and civic organisation that occurred in the Renaissance
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Work as part of a group to compose and play music
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Hold a tune in part singing, confidently
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In a group, hold a part when singing or playing.
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Be able to read music to support music learning and playing.
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Describe and compose in their own words, accurately, observed phenomena
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Use relevant formulae to solve given mechanical problems
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Conduct an experiment involving a pulley and a weight, and explain the process
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Create accurate diagrammatic drawings of aspects of experiments, including equipment used, and the discovered concepts
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Discuss the combustion process
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Describe the processes observed through acid and base indicators
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Use colour appropriately
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Analyse the interplay of light and shadow in an artistic work
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Express the interplay of light and shadow in artistic work
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Use perspective techniques accurately
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Copy the given artworks
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Sequence complex dance steps rhythmically
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Move rhythmically as part of a group
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Compile and present artistically given assignments
Class 7 Pedagogical Aims
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A deepening connection with, and understanding of, the movement of the sun, moon and planets in relation to the earth, and their influence on human activity
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How knowledge and understanding can be gained through careful and patient observation
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A beginning understanding of the processes, forces and laws in the physical world
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An experience of the many options available to solve physical problems
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A sense of chemical processes
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A sense of personal achievement
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An experience of successful collaboration based on mutual support and appreciation of the other’s effort
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An experience of a high-level threshold achievement
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Expressing their own inner feelings about the beauty of the world
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Expressing creatively their wishes for the good of the world
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Expressing creatively their sense of wonder in the world
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Expressing creatively a sense of discovery about the world
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Expressing creatively their growing sense of purpose in the world
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A capacity for cultural sensitivity
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A sense of their connection to, and place in, a global community
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A capacity for respect for the natural world in all its manifestations, and a growing sense of kaitiakitanga
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Developing an understanding of their physical changes
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Becoming secure about their physical changes
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A sense that they share their journey towards adulthood
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An understanding of the connectedness of the wellbeing dimensions as expressed in the Te Whare Tapa Whā model
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A sense of their empowerment to bring about their own and others’ wellbeing.
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A growing sense of identity as a citizen in Aotearoa New Zealand
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How different perspectives and experiences lead to different narratives
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The beauty of the art and brilliance of scientific invention that resulted from the searching and learning of individuals
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A sense that they are beginning to take hold of the world through their ordered thinking
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The difference between rules that arise from human-made conventions (e.g., the formula for interest) and those that exist independent of humans (e.g., the sum of angles in a triangle)
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Financial literacy as an essential aspect of the independence of the ‘captain’
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A sense of artistic competence and achievement
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A deep understanding of the importance of art to humanity through the ages and across cultures
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Authentic experiences of artistic expression
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An authentic experience of how to play and sing music as part of a group.
The Arts
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A sense of artistic competence and achievement
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A deeper understanding of the importance of art to humanity through the ages and across cultures
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Authentic experiences of artistic expression