SmartGrowth - Current growth issues

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		Assessment	Curriculum Level	Geographic concepts	Geographic skills
5a	Southern Pipeline case study (1) Individual or small group information sheet and questions (comprehension exercise) Activity Summary Information Sheet 1 Information Sheet 1 (simplified) SmartGrowth three level Reading Guide	2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6	6, 7, 8	Change Perspectives Processes Interaction	Valuing skills
5b	Southern Pipeline case study (2) Individual or small group information sheet and questions Activity Summary Information Sheet 2 Information Sheet 2 (simplified) Map	2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6	6, 7, 8	Change Perspectives Processes Interaction	Valuing skills Visuals
5c	Consent hearing role play Group role play activity Activity Summary Role play cards Assessment of Environmental Effects Handout Glossary of Māori terms	2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6	6, 7, 8	Change Perspectives Processes	Valuing skills
5d	Personal filter game Small group interactive game Activity Summary Personal filter cards	2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6	6, 7, 8	Change Perspectives Processes	Valuing skills
5e	Southern Pipeline case study (3) Individual or small group information sheet and questions Activity Summary Information Sheet 3 Information Sheet 3 (simplified)	2.2, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6	6, 7, 8	Change Perspectives Processes Interaction	Valuing skills