He tangata, he tangata | NZ Government

Resource overview

This page contains the resources for Level 3 and 4. A range of ecosystems and primary industries are drawn on as contexts for learning. These resources collectively link to 4 learning areas: Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Studies and Technology.

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Resource framework for Levels 3 and 4

He tangata, he tangata includes 3 cross-curricular resources:

Animal welfare – Responsibilities and reputation
Biosecurity – Connecting and protecting
Food – Our food, feeding the world

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1: Animal welfare – Responsibilities and reputation

Students look at the animal welfare system across New Zealand, and its implication for our international reputation. Strong links to social studies and technology

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Main things to understand:

the animal welfare system is administered nationally and meets international expectations
New Zealanders have responsibilities in supporting the animal welfare system.

Activities focus on:

how humans use and view animals
what humans are doing to help improve animal welfare
intensive and extensive farming.

Animal welfare – Responsibilities and reputation [PDF, 1.4 MB]

2: Biosecurity – Connecting and protecting

Students are introduced to ecosystems, biodiversity and the interactions of people and their impacts, living things, and their environment. The importance of biosecurity is explored as students are encouraged to consider the impact of pests and disease on ecosystems and the viability of our primary industries. Strong links to science, social studies and technology.

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Main things to understand:

ecosystems are interconnected and biosecurity plays an important role in keeping New Zealand ecosystems functioning effectively
exclusion, eradication and management are used in New Zealand to help combat the invasion of introduced pests and diseases.

Activities focus on:

New Zealand pests and diseases
how people understand and respond to biosecurity risks
managing risk to people, plants and animals across New Zealand.

Biosecurity – Connecting and protecting [PDF, 1.7 MB]

3: Food – Our food, feeding the world

Students investigate food production in their local area and explore links to national and international consumption. Students examine international supply chains and safety requirements. Strong links to health and physical education, science, social studies and technology.

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Main things to understand:

food is produced all over New Zealand, for local, regional, national and international consumption
people and technology interact to keep food systems functioning and safe.

Activities focus on:

factors that affect bacterial growth
food preservation and production techniques
food labelling and meeting international expectations.

Food – Our food, feeding the world [PDF, 3 MB]

Resources for Levels 3 and 4

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School Journal series

Mahinga Kai Crusaders School Journal Level 3 September 2014
A Sweet Business School Journal Level 3 November 2016
Return of the Moa? School Journal Level 4 October 2015
The Great Barrier Reef School Journal Level 4, May 2013
The Parapara Detectives School Journal Level 3, October 2013
The Broad Street Killer School Journal, Level 4 October 2011
Timber! School Journal, Level 3 November 2011
Seed Savers School Journal Level 3 May 2016
The Wild Deer Debate School Journal Story Library - The Wild Deer Debate

Connected series

The Science of Rongoā Connected 2015 Level 3 - Fact or Fiction?
Counting Kākahi Connected 2014 level 3 - Why Is That?
Border Security Connected 2011, Level 3

Resource overview

Resource framework for Levels 3 and 4

1: Animal welfare – Responsibilities and reputation

2: Biosecurity – Connecting and protecting

3: Food – Our food, feeding the world

Resources for Levels 3 and 4

School Journal series

Connected series

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