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The Arts, Years 7–8

Phase 3 of Te Mātaiaho. Strands: Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts.

Years 7–8 lesson and unit ideas

  • Unit

    Devised drama on a community issue

    Develop characters and scenes from a local issue, rehearse, perform and reflect on audience response.

  • Lesson

    Ukulele chords C, Am, F and G

    Learn four chords and strumming patterns, then play along with a familiar song.

  • Unit

    Pattern in Pacific tapa

    Look at tapa from Tonga, Sāmoa and Fiji, discuss the meaning of pattern, and design a respectful response.

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