Unit Plans
Comprehensive, culturally-integrated learning units designed for Aotearoa New Zealand classrooms
Design Your Society
Guided Inquiry Unit | Year 8
Students design their ideal society through guided inquiry, incorporating Māori governance principles, systems thinking, and collaborative decision-making processes.
- Complete lesson plans with cultural integration
- Interactive society design tool
- Assessment rubrics and templates
- Student materials and handouts
Y7 Mathematics: Algebra
Mathematics | Year 7
Introduction to algebraic thinking through cultural contexts, patterns, and real-world applications that connect to Te Ao Māori mathematical concepts.
- Pattern recognition and sequences
- Variables and expressions
- Cultural mathematical concepts
- Interactive digital tools
Y8 Critical Thinking
English | Year 8
Develop critical thinking skills through analysis of texts, media, and cultural perspectives, building students' ability to question, evaluate, and form reasoned opinions.
- Bias detection and analysis
- Source evaluation techniques
- Argument construction
- Media literacy skills
Y9 Science: Ecology
Science | Year 9
Explore ecological systems through both Western scientific methods and traditional Māori knowledge of environmental relationships and sustainability.
- Ecosystem interactions
- Traditional ecological knowledge
- Field study opportunities
- Sustainability practices
Writers Toolkit
English | Year 8
Comprehensive writing skills development using the Y8 Systems gold standard methodology, integrating cultural perspectives and modern writing techniques.
- PEEL paragraph structure
- Argumentative writing
- Cultural storytelling
- Digital writing tools
Y9 Mathematics: Geometry
Mathematics | Year 9
Discover geometric concepts through traditional Māori patterns, tukutuku designs, and architectural principles that demonstrate sophisticated mathematical understanding.
- Geometric transformations
- Tukutuku pattern analysis
- Traditional architecture
- Mathematical art creation