Teaching Resources

We have a number of resources available.  Some can be downloaded others can be purchased from our online shop. 

Millennium Development Goals Activity sheet

Millennium Development Goals Activity Sheet - ideal for supporting Pacific based Social Sciences Level 5
Find out about the Millennium Development Goals, and take a look at how countries in the Pacific are progressing in relation to these goals.

For Each and Every Child - He Taonga Tonu te Tamariki

A bilingual picture book explaining the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, in child friendly language and illustrated by notable New Zealand artists. Purchase the book or download Teacher Support Materials produced in collaboration with Learning Media, aimed at levels 1 - 4.

Water is Life - Tanzania

Every child has the right to fresh water, however for children in Tanzania many have no access to safe water for or sanitation facilities.  View the powerpoint presentation to find out about water access issues in Tanzania.  Contains colour images and a quiz about water access in Tanzania.
Water is Life - Tanzania Level 3/4 ppt

UNICEF fair Play

A social inquiry unit based on the benefits of Fair Play in formal and informal play situations, ideal for building a fair and cooperative classroom and playground ethos. Students will think critically about why we have rules and how rules affect our lives.  They will investigate the conept of Fair Play and how Fair Play can realise the right to play and be included for all children.
UNICEF Fair Play Social Inquiry Unit Level 4 PDF

Tuvalu - sunshine and Sea water

A state of emergency has been declared in Tuvalu due to a severe water shortage.  Sunshine and Sea Water explains what the water shortage means to the people of Tuvalu, and looks at how UNICEF is helping to bring relief to the people.
Watch the short video 'Tuvalu - Islands on the frontline of climate change'
Sunshine and Sea Water - Every Child has the Right to Fresh Water PDF Level 4

See Me, Hear Me

A photo essay for young people in Aotearoa New Zealand, Yr 9 & 10 Social Studies. This resource is linked to the 2011 General Elections and investigates democracy, and the way young New Zealander's can access their democratic right to a say on issues that are important to them.

Photo Essay Lessons & Activties (PDF)	Unit Plan Level 4-5 (PDF)
Teacher's Plan (PDF)	Democracy in New Zealand (PPT)

The Children's Famine Information and Activities

Firdoze's Story - The Right to Life Activity Sheet Level 4	School in the Dadaab Refugee Camps Activity Sheet Level 4
Understanding the Famine ppt Primary
About the Famine ppt Secondary

Child Poverty

A resource for Geography Teachers on Disparities in Development Between Countries.  Assists in teaching Geography Achievement Standard 2.3.

Child Poverty Resource	Child Poverty Graphs
Poverty, HIV & Conflict Graphs	World Map Outline

Case Studies and Activity Sheets

The Life of a Child Rights Worker	The Right to Survival
The Right to Participation	The Right to Special Help
The Right to an Education	Education for Street Children in Brazil

Caught in the Crossfire - Level 5

A social inquiry resource for Social Science teachers on the impact conflict has on the lives of children.

Caught in the Crossfire Resource Booklet	Childhood Under Threat Map
Children in Conflict Case Studies	Images List
Protecting Children Affected by Conflict ppt	Child Conflict Media
Publications List