🏛️ Part 1: Understanding the Project

1. What is the main purpose of this inquiry project?

To memorise facts about government

To research and understand how New Zealand's government operates

To write a story about politicians

To learn about other countries' governments

2. Which of these are important parts of the inquiry process? (Check all that apply)

Asking good research questions

Planning your research steps

Using reliable sources

Copying information from Wikipedia

Thinking critically about what you find

🤔 Part 2: Topic Brainstorming

3. List three aspects of New Zealand's government that interest you:

4. From the topics discussed in class, circle the areas you might want to explore:

The role of the Prime Minister

How laws are made in New Zealand

The electoral process and voting

Local government and councils

The Treaty of Waitangi and government

The three branches of government

How government affects young people

Other: ________________________

❓ Part 3: Developing Inquiry Questions

5. Choose ONE topic from above that interests you most:

6. Write 2-3 focused research questions about your chosen topic. Use question starters like "How does...?", "Why is...?", "What effects does...?"

Research Question 1:

Research Question 2:

Research Question 3 (optional):

📋 Part 4: Research Planning

7. What types of sources will you use for your research? (Check all that apply)

Official government websites (e.g., govt.nz)

News articles from reliable sources

Library books about NZ government

Academic articles or reports

Interviews with local government officials

Educational videos or documentaries

8. List three specific steps you will take to research your topic:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

🎯 Part 5: Project Goals and Timeline

9. What do you hope to learn from this inquiry project?

10. How will you organise your time over the next few weeks? Fill in your planned timeline:

Week 1: ________________________________

Week 2: ________________________________

Week 3: ________________________________

Week 4: ________________________________

11. What challenges might you face during this project, and how will you overcome them?

🤝 Part 6: Collaboration and Support

12. Who can you talk to for ideas or help with your inquiry? (Check all that apply)

Family/whānau members

Classmates working on similar topics

Teachers

Librarians

Local government representatives

Community members with relevant knowledge

13. How will you ensure your inquiry questions are clear and focused?

Government Inquiry Project Planning

Government Inquiry Project Planning

🏛️ Part 1: Understanding the Project

🤔 Part 2: Topic Brainstorming

❓ Part 3: Developing Inquiry Questions

📋 Part 4: Research Planning

🎯 Part 5: Project Goals and Timeline

🤝 Part 6: Collaboration and Support

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