Government Inquiry Project Planning
🏛️ 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 your inquiry project? (Check all that apply)
Developing focused research questions
Planning your research steps
Using reliable sources
Copying information from Wikipedia
Presenting your findings clearly
🤔 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 Part 2 that you want to focus on:
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 discuss your inquiry topic with to get different perspectives? (Check all that apply)
Family/whānau members
Classmates working on similar topics
Teachers
Community members
Local government representatives
13. How will you ensure your inquiry shows respect for different viewpoints, including Māori perspectives on government?
