1806 - Curriculum

Science
The focus of learning is on investigating, understanding, and explaining
our natural, physical world and the wider universe, through generating and
testing ideas, gathering evidence from observations and investigations, and
communicating findings, ideas and understandings.
Show an understanding
of the diversity of life, life
processes and the impact
that all forms of life have
on each other with an
emphasis on the biology
of New Zealand.
Social Sciences
Show an understanding
of the interconnecting
systems and process of
the earth and solar system.
Understand that these are
interconnected.
Show an understanding
of the concept of energy
and how it changes from
one form to another and
apply this understanding
to everyday challenges.
Describe and group
materials based on
properties and recognise
permanent and temporary
changes in materials in
everyday situations.
Students learn about how societies work and how people can participate as
critical, active, informed and responsible citizens.
• Identity, culture and
organization
• Place and environment
• Continuity and challenge
• The economic world
• Explore local, national
and global issues to
increase awareness of the
impact of the past that
helps shape the future.
• Develop an awareness of
the Treaty of Waitangi and
learn about other cultures
within and beyond New
Zealand, past, present and
future.
• Understanding of
relationships between
people, economies, and
environments.
• Show an understanding
of people’s roles and
responsibilities and their
impact on society