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IGNITE
Junior Courses
2020
NAME: MENTOR CLASS:CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 5 ALL ABOUT ME .............................................................................................................................. 6 KC KAWA ....................................................................................................................................... 8 CHOOSE YOUR IGNITE COURSES .............................................................................................. 9 ARTS ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Beats N Pieces .......................................................................................................................... 11 Design & Solution ...................................................................................................................... 11 Devised Theatre ........................................................................................................................ 12 Discovering Dance .................................................................................................................... 12 French Language & Culture....................................................................................................... 12 Fundamentals Of Dramatic Theatre........................................................................................... 13 Illusions ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Maestro ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Māori Performing Arts................................................................................................................ 15 Our Voice, Our Instrument ......................................................................................................... 15 Paint A Picture........................................................................................................................... 15 Print A Copy .............................................................................................................................. 16 Rock N Roll ............................................................................................................................... 16 Te Ao Māori ............................................................................................................................... 17 Te Reo Māori - Communication ................................................................................................. 17 Te Reo Māori - Information ........................................................................................................ 17 Thematic Dance ........................................................................................................................ 18 ENGLISH ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Book Club.................................................................................................................................. 19 Conspiracy Theory .................................................................................................................... 19 Gaming For Life......................................................................................................................... 20 How To Win An Argument ......................................................................................................... 21 Lyrical Genius ........................................................................................................................... 21 Seen It On Film ......................................................................................................................... 22 The Sports’ Page....................................................................................................................... 22 True Crime And Supervillains .................................................................................................... 23 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................ 24 Balls To That ............................................................................................................................. 24 Health ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Just Do It ................................................................................................................................... 24 2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 2
Let’s Get Physical...................................................................................................................... 25 Me Vs Wild ................................................................................................................................ 25 My Team And I .......................................................................................................................... 25 Train Like A Pro......................................................................................................................... 26 LEARNING SUPPORT ................................................................................................................. 27 Find It Out ................................................................................................................................. 27 Jetstream .................................................................................................................................. 27 Wrap It Up ................................................................................................................................. 27 MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................................................ 28 2B Squared Or Not Two B? ....................................................................................................... 28 A Game Of Chance ................................................................................................................... 28 Algebrainiacs ............................................................................................................................. 28 Build It Now ............................................................................................................................... 29 How Stuff Works........................................................................................................................ 29 Maths For Life ........................................................................................................................... 29 Olympian Math .......................................................................................................................... 30 The Art Of Maths ....................................................................................................................... 30 SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................... 31 Being A Martian -Semester 2..................................................................................................... 31 Chemistry Of Renewal And Destruction .................................................................................... 31 Forces Of Life -Semester 1........................................................................................................ 31 Forensic Science ....................................................................................................................... 32 Growing Great ........................................................................................................................... 32 Human Bio - Tissues And Issues ............................................................................................... 32 Hunting And Fishing A ............................................................................................................... 33 Hunting And Fishing B ............................................................................................................... 33 Microbes - The World Within ..................................................................................................... 33 Water Of Life ............................................................................................................................. 34 SOCIAL SCIENCE ........................................................................................................................ 35 Period Project ............................................................................................................................ 35 Dilemmas .................................................................................................................................. 35 “Eat Drink Celebrate!” ................................................................................................................ 35 Film Busters .............................................................................................................................. 36 House ........................................................................................................................................ 36 Law And Justice ........................................................................................................................ 36 Money Matters........................................................................................................................... 37 2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 3
“Our Neighbours”....................................................................................................................... 37 Wairarapatanga ......................................................................................................................... 37 TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................. 38 Back To The future .................................................................................................................... 38 Baking Essentials ...................................................................................................................... 38 Build and Design ....................................................................................................................... 38 Cad Cam ................................................................................................................................... 39 Code Breakers .......................................................................................................................... 39 Designer Food ........................................................................................................................... 39 Digital Designer ......................................................................................................................... 40 Energy....................................................................................................................................... 40 Garden To Plate ........................................................................................................................ 40 Grand Designs (Semester Two) ................................................................................................ 41 Let’s Design (Semester One) .................................................................................................... 41 2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 4
INTRODUCTION
Kuranui College offers a dynamic and engaging curriculum at Years 9 and 10. The purpose of our
curriculum is to IGNITE students’ passion for learning by allowing them to follow their interests and
talents. Our goal is to allow students to engage in what they are good at and work with them to
become great at it. Each IGNITE course is underpinned by key skills and knowledge to prepare
students for NCEA and life.
Students will study ten courses during each year. The year is divided into two semesters which are
approximately 18 weeks in length. Students study five courses each semester totalling ten each
year or a total of 20 over two years.
All subject areas are available. In each major subject area there are a variety of courses focused
on different elements, ideas and contexts.
The major subject areas are:
Arts
English
Health
Languages
Mathematics
PE
Science
Social Science
Technology
We also offer a variety of Learning Support courses for students who need extra scaffolding to
engage in learning and reach their dreams.
It is important that students have a choice of what, how and when they study each curriculum area.
It is also important that students gain core subject knowledge by engaging in each curriculum area
in their first two years at college.
For 2020 we recommend that students study a broad range of courses from a variety of
learning areas as listed above. It is important to gain the necessary skills and knowledge
from across our curriculum to best prepare for NCEA. Taking courses from each learning
area is one way to gain this preparation. This includes Health and Te Reo Maori.
There are a range of people who will check your course selections to ensure they are the best
for you.
Mentor teachers will work closely with students and their families to help ensure each student follows
their passions to become great in their areas of choice, whilst gaining the knowledge and skills for
NCEA, employability and learning for life.
Students; please use the next page to unpack your interests, passions and talents to help you decide
on the courses that are best for you.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 5ALL ABOUT ME
My skills and interests My achievements so far in Things I need to work on are:
outside school: school:
What is important in my future? What does my family expect of me?
Things I want to know Things that might interest Things my family think might
more about are: me are: interest me are:
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 6There is a large number of courses to select from. Current Ignite students recommend using a traffic
light system as you read the course handbook. If you see a course which you know is something
you absolutely would love to do, then this gets a green light. Conversely, courses which you know
are not for you at all get a red light. Other courses are given an orange light. Once this is done,
focus on the green light courses and rank these, remembering you need to select ten for 2020,
keeping in mind the recommendation to study from a broad range of courses. You will be asked for
this information at the upcoming Course Selection Evening. The planning sheet below may be
useful.
GREEN ORANGE RED
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 7KC KAWA
The values that our IGNITE curriculum develops are our KC KAWA values:
The skills learnt in our IGNITE curriculum will ensure that students are successful in their
future study and working lives. Skills developed in IGNITE are:
1. Positive attitude, Waiaro pai
a. I am positive and have a “can do” attitude.
b. I am optimistic, honest and show respect.
c. I am happy, friendly and enthusiastic.
d. I am motivated to work hard towards goals.
2. Communication, Whitiwhiti kōrero
a. I understand, and reflect on, the way I communicate and how it affects others.
b. I ask questions when unsure or unclear.
c. I speak, listen and share ideas appropriately.
3. Team work, Mahi ngātahi
a. I work well with others to complete tasks and meet goals.
b. I contribute to developing new ideas or approaches.
c. I work well with others of different genders, cultures or beliefs.
4. Self-management, Whakahaere-whaiaro
a. I arrive at class on time, with appropriate clothing and equipment to complete a work day.
b. I understand, and reflect on, my own words, actions and behaviour, and how these affect
others.
c. I show commitment and responsibility.
d. I am dependable, follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
e. I am responsible for my own health and wellbeing.
5. Willingness to learn, He hiahia ki te ako.
a. I am willing to learn new tasks, skills and information.
b. I am curious and enthusiastic about learning.
c. I look for opportunities to work more effectively.
d. I accept advice and learn from feedback.
6. Thinking skills (problem solving and decision making) Ngā pūkenga whakaaro (rapa rongoā
me te tuku whakatau)
a. I identify and assess options before making a decision.
b. I recognise problems and use initiative to find solutions.
c. I think about consequences before I act.
d. I recognise when I need to seek advice.
7. Resilience, Pakaritanga
a. I adapt and am flexible in new and changing situations.
b. I handle challenges and setbacks and do not give up.
c. I am able to seek support and help when needed.
d. I recognise and accept mistakes made and learn from them.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 8CHOOSE YOUR IGNITE COURSES
(please bring to the Course Selection Evening)
Name: ……………………………………………………………………………..
First Name Last Name
Please use the following table to help “brainstorm” your IGNITE courses for next year.
Add the code for all the IGNITE courses from each curriculum area you may be interested in
studying. (The Code is in capital letters under each course name).
You need to ensure you study a broad range of courses from the variety of learning areas as it is
important to gain the necessary skills and knowledge from across our curriculum to best prepare
yourself for NCEA.
IGNITE COURSE CODE
English
Maths
Science
Social Science
PE
Health
Technology
Arts
Languages
Now from the table above, choose your TOP 10 IGNITE courses for 2020:
IGNITE COURSE CODE SUBJECT AREA (eg ENGLISH)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Do you have a good range of courses from each subject area?
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 9Timetable Constraints The timetable is constructed around the “best fit” for the subject selections of the majority. This may mean that there are clashes in your timetable and you may have to reselect some courses. You also may have to reselect a course if that course has very few students that choose it. For example, if a course only has 5 students choose it, we may not be able to provide a teacher for so few students. Please select, in order of priority, four other courses you would like to take in case of clashes or a course not running. ALTERNATIVE COURSE CODES SUBJECT AREA (eg ENGLISH) 1. 2. 3. 4. 2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 10
ARTS
Beats N Pieces
BEATS
Learning Area(s) Music
Course Learn how beats and basslines are constructed, how hip-hop and pop music
Description producers use samplers and loops to create original music, and use computer
recording applications, keyboards and Launchpads to create and record original
compositions that sound great. Collaborate with other students to write song lyrics
and raps and use the studio to record singers, rappers and instruments. Students
in this course will discover how musical conventions and techniques that have
been used by composers for hundreds of years can still be applied to modern
music, and begin to learn to read and write the language of music. The course
includes a mix of practical instrumental skills on guitars, keyboards and
percussion instruments, and technology-based music making and recording.
Pathway This course will suit students who have an interest in modern popular music
styles, electronic music and hip-hop, and would like to try their hand at composing.
The emphasis is on creating original music and using technology to realise it. This
course leads to NCEA Level 1 Music, and is designed to strengthen skills in
composition, songwriting and performance, as well as technical skills with music
technology.
Design & Solution
DESIGN
Learning Area(s) Visual Arts
Course Learn how to communicate visually using images and text: “pictures paint more
Description than a thousand words”. Learn to use Photoshop and Illustrator to get your
message across by combining text and images. Design and make 2D and 3D
design products such as posters, logos, models, sculptures, signs and
illustrations. View and respond to examples of contemporary design and the work
of designers and sculptors.
Pathway NCEA Level 1 Photo Art
NCEA Level 1 Textiles & Design
NCEA Level 1 Visual Art
NCEA Level 2-3 Design
NCEA Level 2-3 Photography
NCEA Level 2-3 Printmaking
NCEA Level 2-3 Sculpture
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 11Devised Theatre
THEATRE
Learning Area(s) Drama
Course What is theatre and what does it take to create original theatre projects? A study
Description of the basic elements and conventions of theatre as a whole. Deeper dive into
improvisation, script writing and devising original theatre. A focus on using
structures to create original projects and bring them to life on the stage.
Pathway This course will suit people with a creative bent wanting to bring their own stories
to life. Particularly useful to those wanting to continue in the performing arts in the
senior school. Best completed after the introduction to theatre course.
Discovering Dance
DANDIS
Learning Area(s) Dance
Course “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” (Martha Graham). In this course you
Description will explore movement to understand and create dance. You will learn the
fundamentals of dance - the elements of dance and choreographic devices,
extend your personal movement skills and dance vocabulary and explore the
vocabulary of others. You will learn to participate and collaborate in groups to
create sequences based on ideas from a variety of stimuli and increase your
performance confidence.
Pathway Useful for those wanting to continue study in Dance or other Performing Arts in
the senior school.
French Language & Culture
FRE
Learning Area(s) Languages
Course French is a fun and interactive introduction to French language and culture. In this
Description course you will learn the basics of conversational French and French culture. We
will explore the language, the people, the places and food. Students will learn to
read, write, listen and speak in French. Learning a language also promotes
flexible thinking, communication skills, acceptance of other cultures and problem
solving.
Pathway Anyone who has learnt or is keen on learning French. This course is designed to
be an introduction to French language and culture and will be excellent for any
student who is interested in being part of an exchange programme to France or
for travelling in the future. If there is interest, there may be the possibility of French
at NCEA Level.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 12Fundamentals of Dramatic Theatre
THEFUN
Learning Area(s) Drama
Course What is theatre and what does it take to create a good stage performance? A
Description study of the basic elements and conventions of theatre as a whole. Deeper dive
into working with a script, studying performing arts technologies, theatre forms
and the skills involved in bringing them to life on the stage.
Pathway This course will suit people with a creative bent wanting to learn how to bring a
script from the page to the stage. Particularly useful to those wanting to continue
in the performing arts in the senior school.
Illusions
ILLUSIONS
Learning Area(s) Visual Arts
Course You will learn how to take photos using the elements and principles of
Description photography and develop an understanding of how a digital camera works and
how to control light. We will use darkroom chemistry to develop and print photos,
make and use pinhole cameras as well as making photograms. We will learn how
to make, develop and edit images using Photoshop and other editing
programmes. We will use IMovie to create moving images as well as learning
about the history of photography and the place of photography as an art form and
means of communication in New Zealand.
Pathway NCEA Level 1 Photo Art
NCEA Level 1 Textiles & Design
NCEA Level 1 Visual Art
NCEA Level 2-3 Design
NCEA Level 2-3 Photography
NCEA Level 2-3 Printmaking
NCEA Level 2-3 Sculpture
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 13Maestro
MAESTRO
Learning Area(s) Music
Course Have you ever wondered what all those dots and squiggles mean on a page of
Description music? What are all the instruments in an orchestra called? How do drummers
stay in time? What is that thing trumpet players sometimes stick in the end of their
trumpet? Why do some notes sound good together and others don’t? How to write
a song? How to play a melody?
This course will teach you all that and more. You will learn music theory, including
reading and writing music, chords, scales, rhythms and aural (listening) skills to
help you play with others, know when you are in tune and in time, and learn songs
by ear. You will also learn the basic techniques for playing a number of
instruments, and get to specialise in the one, including preparing a piece of music
for a performance. If you already play an instrument and know a bit about music
this course is for you. If you think you might like to study music at NCEA level this
course is definitely for you.
Pathway This course will suit people who have already started learning an instrument, or
really want to start and are willing to put in the practice to improve. It will lead on
to NCEA Level 1 Music, where an ability to play an instrument to a competent
level is a prerequisite. Instrumental lessons on a number of instruments are
available through the college Itinerant Music Programme, free of charge, to help
students develop their skills on their chosen instrument. However, places are
limited for these lessons.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 14Māori Performing Arts
MPA
Learning Area(s) Te Reo Maori/Dance/Music
Course We will learn a Kapa Haka set of performance items which we can use to enhance
Description our school hui, and to share with others. These items will include traditional and
modern mōteatea, haka, mau rākau, poi and waiata-ā-ringa. We will also learn
some Karakia, common traditional waiata Māori, as well as more modern waiata
which can be performed as appropriate waiata kinaki at any given hui situation
including pōwhiri, tangi, and school celebration assemblies. You must be
prepared to support performances with your own enthusiastic participation.
Pathway Regional Kapa Haka group Wairarapa Ki Uta Ki Tai or Wairarapa Adult group in
Matatini competition.
Te Reo Māori, Te Ao Māori, Dance
Our Voice, Our Instrument
VOICE
Learning Area(s) Music
Course Do you enjoy singing and performing? We will explore various styles of music,
Description and the presentation of that music, whether it is by live performance, lip synching,
or even barbershop and rap. We can compose songs, whether they are totally
original, or innovations on an existing song. We can learn about harmonies, and
the effects of rhythms and chord progressions. We will improve our stage
performance. How do we use our bodies, facial expression, and tone of voice, to
impact on the audience?
Pathway NCEA Music and anyone interested in using their voice in the Performing Arts.
Paint a Picture
PAINT
Learning Area(s) Visual Arts
Course Using paint as our primary but not only medium, we will use drawing and some
Description photography to create pictures. We will use inks, dyes, watercolours, acrylics and
oil paints to draw and learn the specific techniques of using them well. You will be
able to extend your ideas into another medium and may develop them into 3D.
We will view and respond to art and artworks from a range of NZ and international
artists, visiting galleries and looking at site-specific artworks in the local and
regional community.
Pathway NCEA Level 1 Photo Art
NCEA Level 1 Textiles & Design
NCEA Level 1 Visual Art
NCEA Level 2-3 Design
NCEA Level 2-3 Photography
NCEA Level 2-3 Printmaking
NCEA Level 2-3 Sculpture
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 15Print a Copy
PRINT
Learning Area(s) Visual Arts
Course Printing involves making copies of pictures and putting them onto paper, or fabric
Description or any other flat surface. We will print mostly fabric (T shirts) or paper, using a
variety of printing processes - photo screen-printing, wood and lino, gelli, and
cyanotype. We will use drawing and photography to create our images and digital
technology (Photoshop or Illustrator) to edit them. Printmaking involves cutting
and carving, stencilling and transferring pictures using chemicals. We will look at
how printed images are made and examine how printing has developed as an art
form, as well as visiting local businesses that use printing processes.
Pathway NCEA Level 1 Photo Art
NCEA Level 1 Textiles & Design
NCEA Level 1 Visual Art
NCEA Level 2-3 Design
NCEA Level 2-3 Photography
NCEA Level 2-3 Printmaking
NCEA Level 2-3 Sculpture
Rock N Roll
RNR
Learning Area(s) Music
Course Join the band! In this course you will focus on developing the basic skills needed
Description to play in a band. This will include learning to play some guitar, keyboards, drums,
bass, and singing. If you already play an instrument, you will be challenged to
improve your skills and put them to use playing with others. Through critical
listening, you will learn to identify the musical elements that make different genres
of music unique. You will learn to read chord charts and simple rhythms and
melodies. In this class you will play, rehearse and perform a variety of musical
styles from different time periods with a band, and develop your interpersonal
skills to make sure you can be a part of a fun and functioning music group. Then
put it all together in a performance that you will present to an audience!
Pathway This course will suit people who have already started learning an instrument, or
really want to start and are willing to put in the practice to improve. It will lead on
to NCEA Level 1 Music, where an ability to play an instrument to a competent
level is a prerequisite. Instrumental lessons on a number of instruments are
available through the college Itinerant Music Programme free of charge to help
students develop their skills on their chosen instrument. However places are
limited for these lessons.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 16Te Ao Māori
TIKANGA
Learning Area(s) Te Reo Maori/Social Sciences
Course At the heart of Te Ao Māori are Tikanga and Kawa - the ways and the whys of
Description what Māori did traditionally, and what Māori do now. We look at the principles of
Tikanga and how they are practised by others and how we can be a part of that.
Whakapapa, Whenua, Whānau, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Mana, Mihimihi,
Manaakitanga, Tino Rangatiratanga, Marae, and Wairuatanga.
Pathway History, Social Sciences, Te Reo
Te Reo Māori – Communication
TEREOC
Learning Area(s) Te Reo Maori
Course If you have only a little knowledge about Te Reo Māori, then this is the course for
Description you. Learning opportunities include barrier games in pairs, chants, hand games,
Kahoots, Quizlet, a workbook, waiata, karakia, card games and more. Vocabulary
is the one area that will need some extra work so that the words can be recalled
easily. You will learn to communicate about numbers, location, greetings, likes
and dislikes, time, weather, describing and personal information.
Pathway Te Reo Information, NCEA Te Reo
Te Reo Māori – Information
TEREOI
Learning Area(s) Te Reo Maori
Course If you have been in another reo Māori course, a bilingual class, kura kaupapa, or
Description a mainstream immersion class, or you have a family who speak te reo Māori at
home, then this reo Māori class is for you. Learning opportunities include barrier
games in pairs, chants, hand games, Kahoots, Quizlet, a workbook, waiata,
karakia, card games and more. Vocabulary is the one area that will need some
extra work so that you can recall words easily. You will learn to communicate
about personalities, ownership, directions, comparing and contrasting, negatives,
and travel routines.
Pathway NCEA Te Reo
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 17Thematic Dance
DANTHE
Learning Area(s) Dance
Course In this course you will explore different genres and styles of dance and extend
Description your practical and choreographic skills. You will learn about dance from different
genres and develop your own movement vocabulary and explore choreographic
processes to develop ideas in dance and create sequences based on a theme.
Pathway For the creative types and those wanting to continue study in Dance or other
Performing Arts in the senior school. It is recommended that you complete the
Discovering Dance course first.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 18ENGLISH
Book Club
BOOK
Learning Area(s): English
Course Keen readers will enjoy the opportunity to have class time allocated to
Description independent reading, sharing ideas, individual and group analysis, engaging in
research and trying to get their own writing published.
Students will learn to analyse, decipher, infer as well as promote different texts,
thinking about responding to the needs of a specific audience and their
interests. We will discuss and explore genres of texts, create independent writing
and collaborate on class projects to support the development of key skills and
competencies.
Pathway Level 1 - Book Club or Bookworm are the natural progressions from this course.
Book Club for Junior College Ignite focuses on the ability to communicate well
with others, specifically through reading, research, writing and presenting which
naturally supports academic progress in a range of areas as well as building skills
that will support leisure and hauora in later life. Focusing on the ability to
communicate means that this course will also support anyone following vocational
pathways: Services Industries, Creative Industries, Social and Community
Services, Manufacturing and Technology, Construction and Infrastructure.
Conspiracy Theory
CONS
Learning Area(s): English/Social Sciences
Course The Illuminati, 9/11, Flat Earth, Aliens and Reptilian Rule. Examine famous
Description conspiracies, decipher the value of the theory and then write or present your own
ideas about the truth.
Students will read and analyse a variety of non-fiction texts and engage in informal
classroom debate. They will find comparisons between their texts, collaborate on
shared understandings of theories and evaluate the credibility of these theories.
Students will also use an inquiry model to develop their own learning and grow
their research, inferencing and critical thinking skills.
Pathway Level 1 - Keeping it Real: Conspiracy Theories or any other Level 1 English course
are the natural progressions from this course.
Conspiracy Theories for Junior College Ignite focuses on the ability to
communicate well with others, specifically through collaboration, critical thinking,
writing, speaking and inquiry which naturally supports academic progress in a
range of areas, as well as building skills that will support leisure and hauora in
later life. Focusing on the ability to communicate means that this course will also
support anyone following vocational pathways: Services Industries, Creative
Industries, Social and Community Services, Manufacturing and Technology,
Construction and Infrastructure.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 19Gaming For Life
GAMING
Learning Area(s): English/Digital Technologies
Course If you are a self-proclaimed gamer then this is the course for you. We will play,
Description analyse and create games, levelling up our own key skills along the way. We will
talk, read and write about games across all genres. Come prepared to write,
create and have fun.
Students will learn how to analyse aspects of video game narrative and game
mechanics. They will respond both critically and personally to games played.
This will involve considering the social implications of morality and ethics in
gaming and gaming culture.
Students will work collaboratively to develop a game, whether digital, analogue or
physical, and incorporate aspects of game mechanics learnt throughout the
course. In order to support this learning, students will continuously reflect and
evaluate throughout the different iterations of game design.
Pathway Level 1 - Decoding Digital Media and other Level 1 Media Studies or Digital
Technology courses are the natural progressions from this course.
Gaming for Life in Junior College Ignite focuses on the ability to communicate well
with others, specifically through collaboration, evaluation, writing, speaking and
presenting which naturally supports academic progress in a range of areas, as
well as building skills that will support leisure and hauora in later life. Focusing
on the ability to communicate means that this course will also support anyone
following vocational pathways: Services Industries, Creative Industries, Social
and Community Services, Manufacturing and Technology, Construction and
Infrastructure.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 20How To Win An Argument
ARGUE
Learning Area(s): English/Social Sciences
Course This course will look at the language of persuasion, media and debating. We will
Description examine speech making and debating in politics and the media. Students will craft
their own arguments that tackle the challenges of our times. By the end they will
understand what it takes to manipulate an audience and never lose an argument
again.
Students will learn to analyse, decipher and infer from different speeches. They
will create independent writing and oral presentations as well as collaborate on
oral presentations through debating.
Pathway Level 1 - That’s Debatable or any other Level 1 English course are the natural
progressions from this course.
How to Win an Argument for Junior College Ignite focuses on the ability to
communicate well with others, specifically through collaboration, critical thinking,
writing, speaking and presenting which naturally supports academic progress in a
range of areas, as well as building skills that will support leisure and hauora in
later life. Focusing on the ability to communicate means that this course will also
support anyone following vocational pathways: Services Industries, Creative
Industries, Social and Community Services, Manufacturing and Technology,
Construction and Infrastructure.
Lyrical Genius
LYRIC
Learning Area(s): English/Music/Drama
Course This course will look at poetry, slam poetry, battle rap and song lyrics. Students
Description will learn to read, analyse, write and perform lyrics. They will be exposed to a
range of different writers, artists and styles, including visits from artists.
Students will learn to analyse, decipher, infer and recognise language features
used by an author. They will explore different genres of poetry and lyrics and
examine the growth and change of certain genres across time, learning how to
view song lyrics through a social lens. In addition to this, they will consolidate
their learning by creating independent writing, using the skills they have observed
through analysis, collaborate on writing and share their work. There will be an
opportunity to collaborate on performance and song recordings.
Pathway Level 1 - Lyrical or any other Level 1 English course are the natural progressions
from this course.
Lyrical Genius for Junior College Ignite focuses on the ability to communicate well
with others, specifically through collaboration, analysis, writing, speaking and
presenting which naturally supports academic progress in a range of areas, as
well as building skills that will support leisure and hauora in later life. Focusing on
the ability to communicate means that this course will also support anyone
following vocational pathways: Services Industries, Creative Industries, Social
and Community Services, Manufacturing and Technology, Construction and
Infrastructure.
2020 Ignite Curriculum – Year 9 and 10 Page 21Seen It On Film
FILM
Learning Area(s): English/Media Studies
Course Explore the world of film and decode some of the magic of the movies. In this
Description course we will look at how a film is constructed and presented to an
audience. Learn how directors manipulate their audiences to see things their way,
and draw connections between the screen and the world around us.
Students will learn to analyse different genres of film, understanding aspects of
plot, character, theme, setting, style, audience and visual language. They will be
able to respond to the ideas of the texts, as well as use visual and verbal language
and independently close view texts, recognising the purpose of the director.
Pathway Level 1 - Seen it on Film or any other Level 1 Media Studies course are the natural
progressions from this course.
Seen it on Film for Junior College Ignite focuses on the ability to communicate
well with others, specifically through discussion, critical and analytical thinking,
writing, speaking and viewing which naturally supports academic progress in a
range of areas, as well as building skills that will support leisure and hauora in
later life. Focusing on the ability to communicate means that this course will also
support anyone following vocational pathways: Services Industries, Creative
Industries, Social and Community Services, Manufacturing and Technology,
Construction and Infrastructure.
The Sports’ Page
SPORTS
Learning Area(s): English/Physical Education
Course We will explore sport-based texts such as autobiographies, novels, films and
Description articles. Students will analyse sports columns, develop their own, and write their
own post-game editorials on school or international matches.
Students will learn how to write newspaper reports, take sports photographs, and
develop interviewing skills. They will analyse texts and write personal responses.
We will consider the ‘bigger picture’ and lasting consequences of events as well
as the impact of sport on communities. Students will work collaboratively to
consider the social implications linked to sport, and research a current issue.
Pathway Level 1 - Keeping it Real or any English course at Level 1 are the natural
progressions from this course.
The Sports’ Page for Junior College Ignite focuses on the ability to communicate
well with others, specifically through discussion, critical and analytical thinking,
writing, speaking and interviewing which naturally supports academic progress in
a range of areas, as well as building skills that will support leisure and hauora in
later life. Focusing on the ability to communicate means that this course will also
support anyone following vocational pathways: Services Industries, Creative
Industries, Social and Community Services, Manufacturing and Technology,
Construction and Infrastructure.
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CRIME
Learning Area(s): English/Psychology
Course Evil exists but what it looks like is debatable. Whether you are interested in fact
Description or fiction, explore the psychology of a villain in this course.
Students will read and analyse a variety of texts including fiction and non-
fiction. They will find comparisons between their texts, collaborate on shared
understandings of villains and get a basic insight into psychology. Students will
also use an inquiry model to develop their own learning and grow their research,
inferencing and critical thinking skills.
Pathway Level 1 - Psychology of Character next year, Level 1 Psychology, Level 1
Conspiracy Theory, or any other Level 1 English course are the natural
progressions from this course.
True Crime and Supervillains for Junior College Ignite focuses on the ability to
communicate well with others, specifically through inquiry, critical thinking, writing,
speaking and drawing conclusions which naturally supports academic progress in
a range of areas, as well as building skills that will support leisure and hauora in
later life. Focusing on the ability to communicate means that this course will also
support anyone following vocational pathways: Services Industries, Creative
Industries, Social and Community Services, Manufacturing and Technology,
Construction and Infrastructure.
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Balls To That
BALLS
Learning Area(s): Physical Education , Health
Course This course will teach students about skills involved when playing ball games. Not
Description just passing and catching, but strategies for getting the ball, moving into space,
dodging, what to do when you have the ball, what to do when you don’t have the
ball, defending, draw and pass, defending and positions, to name but a few. This
course is perfect for students who love ball sports or for students who already play
a ball sport and want to learn some extra skills to use when they play that sport
themselves. Great course if you want to join a team for the first time and want to
upskill.
Pathway For students interested in Physical Education, Sports
Health
HEALTH
Learning Area(s): Health
Course This course looks at health topics that contribute to our total wellbeing. Topics
Description may include Hauora (total well-being), Sexuality, Drugs and Alcohol, Keeping
Ourselves Safe, Food and Nutrition.
Pathway For students interested in the body, health aspects, (e.g. food and nutrition,
sexuality, alcohol and drugs), and overall positive wellbeing. Leads to the senior
health courses.
Just Do It
JDI
Learning Area(s): Physical Education , Health
Course This course is based on what a ‘normal’ PE lesson would run like and will teach
Description you about motor skill learning (MSL) - improving skills in a variety of sports,
different types of practice, how to transfer skills to other sports and using
interpersonal skills to develop good teamwork and a positive playing environment.
This course would suit students who like a little structure and want to learn skills
or improve skills in sport. This course will also enable students who wish to
progress into the senior PE programme to have the basic skills and knowledge to
do so.
Pathway For students interested in physical education, sport and performance
improvement.
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PHYS
Learning Area(s): Physical Education , Health
Course This course involves more personal, individualised and leisurely activities like
Description table tennis, bowls, yoga, walking,etc. This is a perfect course for those who want
to maintain some sense of wellbeing by doing exercise but not necessarily the full
on competitive sport done in other PE courses. It will provide the fundamental
knowledge about wellbeing and what and how we can do to maintain and enhance
it in ourselves and others.
Pathway For students interested in recreation and leisure activities.
Me Vs Wild
WILD
Learning Area(s): Physical Education , Health, Outdoor Education
Course This course looks at risks and hazards in the outdoors and how we can manage
Description those risks so we can participate in a variety of outdoor activities. Students in this
course will learn about the collective responsibility of what it takes to look after our
environment. What is the environmental care code? What impact does this have
on us and the world around us? How can we create a safe environment but still
get outside our comfort zones? How can I survive in the NZ bush? What skills can
be transferred into other areas of my life? All this and more while doing some
activities in the outdoors.
Pathway For students interested in outdoor education, fitness, the environment, tramping
and camping, etc.
My Team And I
TEAM
Learning Area(s): Physical Education , Health
Course This course looks at the roles and responsibilities of a sports team. How it
Description functions, the roles of the players, coach, referee, water boy, manager, etc. It will
look closely at Interpersonal skills and how they are used in order to improve the
functioning of the team. Students selecting this course will be wanting to learn
about teamwork and leadership skills and how to apply them. Individuals will need
to demonstrate social responsibility and aim for the highest level.
Pathway For students interested in coaching, managing and playing sport.
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TRAIN
Learning Area(s): Physical Education , Health
Course This course looks at movement of the body and what helps us do that. You will
Description learn aspects of anatomy (terms of reference, bones, muscles, actions), fitness
(what makes up fitness, principles of training, methods of training, doing the
training) and exercise physiology (what makes us tick, heart, lungs, what happens
when we exercise). This course would be great for someone thinking about
training for an event or sport, for someone who likes working out or individuals
who love learning about the body.
Pathway For students interested in physical education, fitness, recreation centres, gyms,
being a trainer.
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Find It Out
FIND
Learning Area(s) Learning Support
Course Students will read, write, listen and have conversations about topics of their
Description interest, local interest or national and international events. They will gain reading
and writing mileage, both handwriting and word processing.
Pathway Gaining skills towards independent living. Gaining confidence and skills to be in
mainstream courses for Literacy.
Jetstream
JETS
Learning Area(s) Learning Support
Course The course will be designed around student who have learning support needs. It
Description will be designed specifically for the area of need. These could be self-
management, self-esteem, relationship and friendship building, self-management
and regulation.
Pathway Gaining skills towards independence at secondary school.
Gaining skills towards self-regulation and self-management.
Wrap It Up
WRAPS
Learning Area(s) Learning Support
Course The focus is on skills for living with an emphasis on gaining, practising and
Description mastering numeracy skills, in particular, skills of addition, subtraction and
measurement. Cooking and shopping will be key areas where skills will be
practised, where students will learn about customer service, how to manage
money, how to shop well and find the best deals.
Pathway Gaining skills towards independent living. Gaining confidence and skills to be in
mainstream courses for Numeracy.
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2B Squared Or Not Two B?
BSQUARE
Learning Area(s): Mathematics
Course We live in a world of numbers. You see them every day: on clocks, in the stock
Description market, in sports, and all over the news. Algebra is all about figuring out the
numbers you don't see. For example, you might know how fast you can throw a
ball, but can you use this number to determine how far you can throw it? You may
already know how to tell time, but can you calculate at what times a clock's hour
and minute hands are exactly aligned? With algebra, you can answer all of these
questions, using the numbers you already know to solve for the unknown. The
concept of solving for unknowns is used in higher maths courses and some
Statistics & Probability courses. Therefore, the skills learnt in this course are vital
for any higher-level maths and statistics courses.
Pathway NCEA Mathematics.
A Game Of Chance
CHANCE
Learning Area(s): Mathematics
Course Thought about winning Lotto perhaps? Perhaps you have tried to guess the
Description number of lollies in a jar? What about all those pretty graphs and tables in the
books, paper, on T.V. and online – what does this information mean exactly?
Completing this course will give you a good insight into how we can use probability
to better our chances and analyse those statistics better so we see the truth
behind some of the data we are confronted with.
Pathway For students interested in a future in statistics, data analysis, or knowing how to
win the game of paper/rock/scissors.
Algebrainiacs
ALGEB
Learning Area(s): Mathematics
Course So, you are good at replacing numbers with letters and solving more complex
Description maths problems! Having developed some useful algebra knowledge you will be
ready for the next algebra challenge. This course takes your algebra to the next
level. It requires you to use your skills to solve problems and you really will be
using your higher- level thinking skills.
Pathway For students who plan to take Algebra skills into higher levels.
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MATBUILD
Learning Area(s): Mathematics, Technology
Course Perhaps you are interested in the Trades after school? Do you want to learn more
Description about drawing, plans and scales, triangles, measuring things perhaps? How about
designing something for the future? Are you interested in constructing models?
This course will provide you with an entry into some useful future skills for both
higher-level maths and the workforce. This course is a useful base for all Level 1
Mathematics courses.
Pathway For students interested in future Mathematics, DVC, Build or the construction
industry.
How Stuff Works
MATSTUFF
Learning Area(s): Mathematics
Course Mathematics is often called the universal language because no matter where
Description you're from, a better understanding of maths means a better understanding of the
world around you. Have you ever wondered how mathematics relates to the world
of science and discovery? Have you ever wondered how long it would take you to
travel to the moon? This course will look at the world around us and applying the
fundamental concepts of mathematics. In this course you will look at a range of
skills and topics including measurement, basic algebra, statistical data, geometry
and design.
Pathway NCEA Mathematics.
Maths For Life
MATLIFE
Learning Area(s): Mathematics
Course This course introduces the numbers you will encounter in real life. We will
Description investigate how you earn an income, how you read a pay slip, how you pay income
tax. We look at spending money and how we can budget our income and
spending. This is a mathematics course that looks at the math needed and used
on a daily basis. We also investigate the measurement skills needed and used in
real life. The focus of this course is to make sure that you have the necessary
number and measurement skills to manage life.
Pathway This course provides the fundamental skills you will need for your future - like a
maths survival pack.
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MATOLY
Learning Area(s) Mathematics
Course Olympics 2020? Call yourself a sports fanatic? Interested in exploring the
Description expansive amount of maths behind the world of sport? Can you run as fast as
Usain Bolt? How would your ability involving distance and speed compare to a
gold medallist?
You will learn some essential skills around number (cost to travel to
Olympics/play sport); measurement (comparing Olympic records and gold
medallists; telling the time, reading maps); geometry (angles of flight
paths/dimensions of sports fields/equipment); statistics and probability (medal
tables, chances of winning, statistics on players).
This course will be perfect for anyone who is interested in sports, getting the
best from their game, perfecting their shot, analysing statistics. It will also
provide the fundamentals needed to pursue Mathematics at senior levels.
Pathway Level 1 Mathematics courses.
The Art Of Maths
MATART
Learning Area(s): Mathematics
Course Thinking of graphic design; perhaps you like patterns too? Geometry is the
Description mathematics of shape and space. It is about the properties of objects and their
positions in mathematical spaces or real life spaces. Geometry is about real
things: how big they are, whether they fit, how to find them, what they look like in
a mirror. The first part of this course involves the ideas of lines and angles,
geometry of triangles, quadrilaterals and other polygons. The second part
involves transformations - reflection, rotation, translation, enlargement and
tessellations of shapes.
Pathway Level 1 NCEA Mathematics.
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