NZ Flag Referendum

This is an opportunity that doesn't come around often. Getting the kids involved in the discussion provides the chance to take their learning home.

Suggested ideas;

• Question starters: What is a flag? What are they used for? Where do you find them? Why do we have flags? Do we need flags?
• Have an 'Irish' debate prior to writing their opinion. teacher assigns for and against and sets the rules e.g., can build on / restate the ideas of others, agree/disagree with ideas (not the person), time limit for talking. 
• Persuasive Writing e.g., Letter to the editor
• Design your own flag - include labels

Link to the Te Ara website for background information by clicking on the image below.

Link to website on the referendum by clicking on the image below.

Relevant School Journal article about the NZ flag

Teacher support material for this can be accessed by clicking on the image below and scrolling down to the 2006 archive for Part 1 No. 1