New Zealand Country Unit Study

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Need an engaging way to introduce your students to the country of New Zealand? Look no further than this NO PREP unit study and research project!

Perfect for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource covers New Zealand topics—an introduction to the country, historical background, culture and traditions, natural wonders, government and economy, and important historical figures—through cross-curricular activities.

Each lesson appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), reading passages (reading), note-taking pages and writing prompts (writing), hands-on activities and projects (kinesthetic), and more.

Note-taking pages and graphic organizers are differentiated—primary lines, regular lines, and no lines—to match the student's handwriting skill level.

A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR:

New Zealand or countries unit study
Writing lessons or centers
English language arts (ELA) or history / social studies class
Bellringers
Morning work
Emergency sub plans
...or just for fun!

ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

Lesson plans (can be spread out over days or weeks)
Optional books to read throughout the unit
Mix-and-match worksheets for optional use throughout the unit
Original reading passages for each lesson
Curated videos for each lesson
Discussion questions for each lesson
Vocabulary word cards with definitions and pages for dictionary work for each lesson
Differentiated note-taking pages and graphic organizers (3 levels)
Comprehension assessments with answer keys for each lesson (short answer and multiple choice)
Informative writing prompts with differentiated writing pages for each lesson (3 levels)
Hands-on activities and projects for each lesson

SPECIFIC TOPICS COVERED:

Journey to New Zealand: An Introduction
The British Colonization of New Zealand
The Waitangi Treaty: From Discrepancy to Unity
An In-Depth Look at New Zealand's First People
A Glimpse into New Zealand's Vibrant Culture
New Zealand's Diverse Geographic Features
Exploring the Unique Creatures of New Zealand
The Pohutukawa: New Zealand's Christmas Tree
Inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
New Zealand's Government and Voting System
A Closer Look at New Zealand's Currency
From Farms to Films: New Zealand's Economy
New Zealand's Trailblazing Innovations
James Cook: The Navigator Who Mapped New Zealand
Ernest Rutherford: New Zealand's Nuclear Pioneer
Kate Sheppard: A Women's Rights Advocate
Sir Edmund Hillary: From Auckland to Everest

Help your students become experts about the country of New Zealand! Whether you're looking for an introduction to New Zealand or an assessment of prior knowledge, this resource has something for everyone.