4. Planning and Decision Making
This is one of six education
resource topics created for teachers of geography. This
page investigates planning and decision making processes and the
implementation of SmartGrowth in more detail through current case
studies.
The chart below outlines all activities that can be used in the classroom as well as assessment information. This resource is most suitable for geography achievement standards level 8, but can be adapted for level 6, 7 and social studies level 5.
| Activities | Assessment | Curriculum Level | Geographic concepts | Geographic skills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4a |
How natural and cultural geography inform our planning for growth
|
2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6 |
6*, 7*, 8 |
Environments Interaction |
Valuing skills |
| 4b |
Planning for population aging
|
1.2, 3.3, 2.2, 3.2, 1.6, 2.6, 2.5, 3.5 |
6, 7, 8 |
Change |
Valuing skills |
| 4c |
Resource Management Act (RMA) basics
|
3.3, 3.6 |
6*, 7*, 8 |
Processes |
Valuing skills |
| 4d |
RMA internet quiz
|
3.3, 3.6 |
6*, 7*, 8 |
Processes |
Valuing skills |
| 4e |
RMA 'fly swat' quiz
|
3.3, 3.6 |
6*, 7*, 8 |
Processes |
Valuing skills Opinions Perspectives |
| 4f |
Decision making the SmartGrowth way
|
2.2, 3.2, 2.6, 3.6 |
6*, 7*, 8 |
Perspectives Processes |
Valuing skills |
| 4g |
SmartGrowth - planning and decision making process
|
2.2, 3.2, 2.6, 3.6 |
6*, 7*, 8 |
Perspectives Processes |
Valuing skills Opinions Perspectives |
| 4h |
Zoning
|
2.2, 3.3 |
6*, 7*, 8 |
Environments Interaction |
Visuals Mapping |
| 4i |
Māori geographical terms
|
All |
5, 6, 7, 8 |
Perspectives |
Valuing skills |
| 4j |
Process - Implementing the SmartGrowth Strategy
|
2.2, 3.3 |
7, 8 |
Processes |
Valuing skills |
| 4k |
RMA consent process
|
2.2, 3.3 |
7, 8 |
Processes |
Valuing skills |