Local Roots, Global Responsibility

Understanding Impact and Fairness Year 7 Social Studies 20 minutes

WALT (We Are Learning To)

Understand how local actions connect to global issues Explore concepts of fairness and social justice Analyze how conflicts affect people near and far Develop our own responses to global challenges

Our Key Message

We are not here to debate politics. We are here to understand impact and fairness.

Tongan Concepts for Global Thinking

NGAUE FAKALOTOFONUA - Working locally FAKAKAUKAU FAKAEMANANI LAHI - Thinking globally These guide how we understand our role in the world

Thinking About Fairness

What does fairness look like? Why should we care about people far away? How do our values guide our responses?

From Global to Local: Current Context

Conflicts happening around the world These affect global systems like trade and fuel supply Changes in global systems impact New Zealand Understanding these connections helps us respond fairly

Middle East: Current Situation

Global Consequences of Conflict

Fuel supply disruptions Trade route interruptions Shipping delays and increased costs Ripple effects reach every country

Local Impact in Aotearoa New Zealand

Rising fuel prices at petrol stations Increased cost of goods in shops Pressure on family budgets Some families affected more than others

Critical Thinking Questions

How can conflict in one region affect NZ? Why does fuel price increase during conflict? Who feels the impact the most? Is it fair that civilians are affected?

World Map Activity: Making Connections

Work in pairs with laptops/atlas Identify Middle East region Label affected countries Use symbols: ★ conflict ● displaced people ▲ humanitarian aid Create a key for your symbols

Understanding Displacement and Aid

Displaced people: families forced to leave their homes Humanitarian aid: help provided by other countries and organizations Refugee camps and temporary shelters International cooperation in crisis response