Unit 10 Β· Week 9
π¨ Week 9: Poster Production & Final Reflection
Students complete their posters, submit their work, and reflect on their learning. This final week celebrates their inquiry journey and connects back to the unit's Big Inquiry Question.
Focus Question
What have I learned about global trade, scarcity, and our choices?
π― Learning Intentions
- Complete final poster production
- Act on peer feedback
- Present and explain their work
- Reflect on learning journey
β Success Criteria
- I have completed my poster
- I have incorporated peer feedback
- I can explain my poster to others
- I can reflect on what I learned
π Assessment Completion
- Final Product: A3 poster or digital
- Submission: End of week
- Reflection: Written response
NgΔ Mahi - Week 9 Activities
1. Final Work Block: Poster Production (60 mins)
Activity: Students complete their A3 or digital posters, acting on peer feedback from Week 8.
- Review peer feedback from Gallery Walk
- Make improvements based on suggestions
- Complete all sections: A (Geography & Production), B (Economics & Trade), C (Aotearoa Link)
- Ensure visual elements are clear and effective (maps, charts, diagrams, supply chain flow)
- Use the Completion Checklist to verify all requirements
- Check against rubric before submission
- Final check: Bibliography included, text in own words, C.H.A.T. principles applied
Before submitting, ask yourself: "If someone who knows nothing about my crop looked at this poster, would they understand it? Would they learn something important about scarcity and trade-offs?"
2. Poster Submission (10 mins)
Activity: Students submit their completed posters.
- Final check: All sections complete, sources cited
- Submit physical posters or share digital links
- Celebrate completion!
3. (Optional) Walk and Talk Presentations (30 mins)
Activity: Small group presentations where students explain their posters (2-3 minutes per student).
- Students present their poster to a small group
- Explain: Why did you choose this crop? What surprised you?
- Highlight: Most interesting finding, biggest challenge
- Listeners ask questions and give positive feedback
- Celebrate each other's work
4. Final Summative Reflection (30 mins)
Activity: Students write a final reflection connecting back to the Big Inquiry Question.
- Prompt: "How do cash crops create or solve scarcity? What can the trade-offs in your crop teach us for the future?"
- Reflect on: What did you learn? What surprised you?
- Connect to: Unit themes, personal choices, future implications
- Consider: How does this relate to "What Will We Eat Tomorrow?"
5. Unit Celebration & Reflection (20 mins)
Activity: Celebrate the completion of the unit and reflect on the learning journey.
- Share highlights: What was your favorite week? Why?
- Discuss: How has your thinking changed?
- Connect: How does this relate to your life?
- Celebrate: Acknowledge effort and growth
π‘ Extension Activities
- Letter Writing: Students could write a letter to a NZ company (e.g., Whittaker's) asking about their Fair Trade sourcing
- Action Project: Plan a school initiative related to food security or sustainable food choices
- Research Extension: Investigate how climate change will affect their chosen crop in the future
- Community Connection: Interview local farmers or food producers about scarcity and adaptation