# SmartGrowth - Current growth issues

_This page explores the planning and decision making processes and the implementation of SmartGrowth in more detail through current case studies._

This is one of six education resource topics created for teachers of geography.

This page explores the 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 | Activities | Assessment | Curriculum Level | Geographic concepts | Geographic skills |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5a | **Southern Pipeline case study (1)**<br><br><ul><br><li>Individual or small group information sheet and questions (comprehension exercise)</li><br></ul><br><br><br>- [Activity Summary](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3890865/content "Activity Summary")<br><br>- [Information Sheet 1](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3890977/content "Information Sheet 1")<br><br>- [Information Sheet 1 (simplified)](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3890979/content "Information Sheet 1 (simplified)")<br><br>- [SmartGrowth three level Reading Guide](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3890981/content "SmartGrowth three level Reading Guide") | 2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6 | 6\*, 7\*, 8 | Change<br><br><br>Perspectives<br><br><br>Processes<br><br><br>Interaction | Valuing skills |
| 5b | **Southern Pipeline case study (2)**<br><br><ul><br><li>Individual or small group information sheet and questions</li><br></ul><br><br><br>- [Activity Summary](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3890867/content "Activity Summary")<br><br>- [Information Sheet 2](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891005/content "Information Sheet 2")<br><br>- [Information Sheet 2 (simplified)](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891007/content "Information Sheet 2 (simplified)")<br><br>- [Map](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891009/content "Map") | 2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6 | 6\*, 7\*, 8 | Change<br><br><br>Perspectives<br><br><br>Processes<br><br><br>Interaction | Valuing skills<br><br><br>Visuals |
| 5c | **Consent hearing role play**<br><br><ul><br><li>Group role play activity</li><br></ul><br><br><br>- [Activity Summary](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891011/content "Activity Summary")<br><br>- [Role play cards](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891013/content "Role play cards")<br><br>- [Assessment of Environmental Effects Handout](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891015/content "Assessment of Environmental Effects Handout")<br><br>- [Glossary of Māori terms](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891066/content "Glossary of Māori terms") | 2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6 | 6\*, 7\*, 8 | Change<br><br><br>Perspectives<br><br><br>Processes | Valuing skills |
| 5d | **Personal filter game**<br><br><ul><br><li>Small group interactive game</li><br></ul><br><br><br>- [Activity Summary](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891017/content "Activity Summary")<br><br>- [Personal filter cards](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891019/content "Personal filter cards") | 2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6 | 6\*, 7\*, 8 | Change<br><br><br>Perspectives<br><br><br>Processes | Valuing skills |
| 5e | **Southern Pipeline case study (3)**<br><br><ul><br><li>Individual or small group information sheet and questions</li><br></ul><br><br><br>- [Activity Summary](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891021/content "Activity Summary")<br><br>- [Information Sheet 3](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891025/content "Information Sheet 3")<br><br>- [Information Sheet 3 (simplified)](https://atlas.boprc.govt.nz/api/v1/edms/document/A3891027/content "Information Sheet 3 (simplified)") | 2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6 | 6\*, 7\*, 8 | Change<br><br><br>Perspectives<br><br><br>Processes<br><br><br>Interaction | Valuing skills |