Central to the Neill Blomkamp directed, Peter Jackson produced sci-fi movie DISTRICT 9 are the themes of refugees, discrimination, prejudice, oppression, greed, biological technology and warfare, the power of multinational companies, relationships, trust, and that ever present question, ‘what is it to be human?’. Following a brief synopsis of the plot, this resource shares ideas for capture, teaching and learning in History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Health, English, Media and Film Studies, Theory of Knowledge, Economics, Commerce, Marketing and IT, and the cross-curricular learning links that exist between them. The ideas shared are designed to be a springboard from which teachers may develop thorough lesson/unit plans appropriate to teaching, learning and the development of critical thinking within their academic area.
Q & A Cannabis Referendum 2020
Answering some of the frequently asked questions about the upcoming referendum on the legalisation of recreational cannabis use in New Zealand.
August 31, 2020
