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Languages – classroom activities

Ideas on how to relate languages teaching to future careers and life beyond school.

Case studies: engaging parents and community

Find out about what schools around the country are doing to engage their parents, whānau and community.

Social sciences – classroom activities

Ideas on how to relate social sciences teaching to future careers and life beyond school.

Drawing the future

What is Drawing the Future? Drawing the Future asks your children between Year 3 to 8 what they want to be when they grow up.

Actor | Kaitapere

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Actors entertain people by using body movement and speech to play a character in media and stage productions.

Forestry Scientist | Kaipūtaiao Ngahere

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Forestry scientists research forest growth, wood processing, conservation and different types of trees, and how these can be used.

Plastics Technician | Kaihangarau Kirihou

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Plastics technicians set up, adjust, maintain and repair machines that manufacture plastic products.

Plastics Worker | Kaimahi Kirihou

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Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.

Chemist | Kairarau Matū

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Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Biochemist | Kairarau Matū Koiora

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Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.