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Classroom Quizzes 2 for NZ Schools

Tim Lowson — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 04:04:23 +0000

Classroom Quizzes 2 for NZ Schools is the second book in a series of books designed to stimulate and motivate children in the areas of English, Maths, Humanities, Science and General Knowledge through a challenging and exciting quiz format. The questions in each set are sequential which allows for enthusiastic participation in quizzes along the lines of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” Each quiz sheet consists of 5 levels, with each level becoming progressively more difficult.

Authors: Paul Larkin & Tony Abbotts

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Quizzes For Kiwi Kids

Tim Lowson — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 03:22:21 +0000

Quizzes For Kiwi Kids contains 32 quizzes suitable for the middle to upper primary classroom. The quizzes can be used as either a whole class activity or as an independent activity for pairs of early finishers. The questions are general knowledge and contain many questions relevant to New Zealand (focusing on history, politics, sports, geography, inventions, science, current events and so on). Each quiz contains three rounds of multiple choice quiz questions and each round is progressively more difficult than the previous round. Students must follow the rules in order to calculate their final tally on their way to a million dollars!

Extension ideas are included as well as a student tally sheet. The quiz questions incorporate most subject areas and links to achievement objectives have been included. Quizzes For Kiwi Kids is a handy resource for any busy teacher who wants to introduce a fun weekly challenge into the classroom.

Author: Tarnie Lowson

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Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 7

Tim Lowson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:53:31 +0000

These photocopiable activities will support the delivery of a structured and sequential outcomes-based approach to the teaching of Social Studies in New Zealand schools. An added bonus for the resourceful classroom teacher is that some activity pages provide links to appropriate Internet websites that can be used for extension, or to provide greater depth to the concept being studied.

The activities in Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 7 are linked to the following strands derived from the Social Studies curriculum framework:

Social Organisation
Culture and Heritage
Place and Environment
Time, Continuity and Change
Resources and Economic Activities

Authors: Paul and Cathy Wright

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Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 6

Tim Lowson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:43:26 +0000

The activities in Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 6 are linked to the following strands derived from the Social Studies curriculum framework:

Social Organisation
Culture and Heritage
Place and Environment
Time, Continuity and Change
Resources and Economic Activities

Authors: Paul and Cathy Wright

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Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 5

Tim Lowson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:32:57 +0000

The activities in Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 5 are linked to the following strands derived from the Social Studies curriculum framework:

Social Organisation
Culture and Heritage
Place and Environment
Time, Continuity and Change
Resources and Economic Activities

Authors: Paul and Cathy Wright

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NZ Snapshots Book 3: People Who Built Our Country

Tim Lowson — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 05:07:10 +0000

For Ages: 10+ Years
Curriculum: New Zealand
ISBN: 978 186 397 542 1
Format: Ebook
View sample: RENZ5099_sample

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NZ Snapshots Book 2: New Zealand Achievers

Tim Lowson — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:01:54 +0000

For Ages: 10+ Years
Curriculum: New Zealand
ISBN: 978 186 397 543 8
Format: Ebook
View sample: RENZ5098_sample-NZ-Snapshots-Book-2

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New Zealand Snapshots Book 1: Events That Shaped Our History

Tim Lowson — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:54:22 +0000

New Zealand Snapshots Book 1: Events That Shaped Our History focuses on historic sporting events, disasters and tragedies, historical achievements by individuals, the building of historical landmarks and the origins of national New Zealand holidays. This book contains clear sections, with an information section followed by activities to consolidate understanding and encourage creativity.

This is book 1 in the series on New Zealand Snapshots and offers a look at the rich New Zealand history for primary students aged 10 and up. NZ Snapshots Book 2: New Zealand Achievers. NZ Snapshots Book 3: People Who Built Our Country

Author: Jane Bourke

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The First People Activity Book (BLM)

Tim Lowson — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:39:00 +0000

Each of the six investigations in The First People Activity Book is accompanied by six inquiry cards, designed according to Bloom’s taxonomy of thinking and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory. These activities aim to promote both critical and creative thinking skills within a cultural context and are compatible with any inquiry-based classroom.

The First People Activity Book, in conjunction with the First People Resource Book, can be utilised as a complete, ready-to-use package, providing a unique program for upper primary students.

Author: Lauren Princi

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The First People Resource Book

Tim Lowson — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 02:53:46 +0000

Please Note: The hard copy version of the First People Resource Book is not full colour like the ebook. The ebook file is a 3 mb file.

A great resource for the library!

In the First People Resource Book students will find out about the traditional lifestyles of the Australian Aborigines and the New Zealand Maori. They become familiar with the cultures of the Ainu of Japan and the San of the Kalahari; as well as the Sami of Northern Europe and the traditional people of America – the Native Americans.

The First People Resource Book is designed to be used with The First People Activity Book (BLM).

Author: Lauren Princi

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