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Are there Aliens?

Levels 1 and 2

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NZC Achievement Objectives
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Te Mātauranga o Aotearoa
  • Astronomy: Discuss ideas about the Sun and the Moon and their effects on the Earth.

  • Ranginui: Ka whakawhitiwhiti whakaaro mō Tama-nui-terā me te Marama, me ngā pānga ki a Papatūānuku.

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Learning Intentions
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Integration Ideas

Learning Intentions are from the Ministry of Education

Integration ideas are from the Ministry of Education

Level 1

  • Discuss objects in space and the obvious patterns associated with them.

  • Students can discuss their ideas about the shape, colour, size, and distance from Earth of the Sun, planets, and stars.


Level 2

  • Investigate the main components of the solar system, their interrelationships, and patterns associated with them.

  • Students can explore and demonstrate the shape, colour, size, and distance from Earth of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets of our solar system.

  • The Arts (Drama): Establish an imaginary space, such as a forest, island, or cave, as the setting for dramatic play.


  • Mathematics and Statistics (Statistics): Classify environmental events, such as “the sun will rise tomorrow”, “the grass will turn brown tomorrow”, “it will snow when it’s hot”, as certain, possible, or impossible.

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