Student Activity Sheets Name: TM Rugby World Cup Limited 2008. My Adopted Country:
Introduction Welcome to Rugby World Cup 2011 KidZone! Rugby World Cup 2011 is the third largest sporting event in the world and is the biggest event ever to be held in New Zealand. To get started, you need to adopt a second team (that is, a team that is not your own country). You could draw the team out of a hat or just choose a country you would like to know more about. You can then work through the following activity sheets in this pack to find out more about your adopted country. Within each activity there are three levels of focus questions. If you are not sure which level applies to you check with your teacher. LEVEL 1: Ages 5-7 LEVEL 2: Ages 8-10 LEVEL 3: Ages 11-12 To help you investigate more about Rugby World Cup 2011 and your adopted team, there are a number of places you can look: There are many books available to help you with this study, some of which may be at home, in your classroom or the library. Newspapers, magazines and online news websites There are also many websites you can research Rugby World Cup 2011 www.rugbyworldcup.com International Rugby Board www.irb.com New Zealand Rugby Union www.allblacks.com Ruggerland www.ruggerland.co.nz REAL New Zealand Festival www.nz2011.govt.nz Tourism New Zealand www.newzealand.com Participating team websites Regional tourism websites Enjoy learning all about this great event and don t forget to support your adopted team during Rugby World Cup 2011! 3
ACTIVITY 1 Things I would like to learn Before you get started, write down some things you would like to learn: WHAT I KNOW NOW WHAT I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT THE HOST COUNTRY NEW ZEALAND ABOUT MY ADOPTED COUNTRY ABOUT RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 Level 1 Why is it important for us to consider other cultures? What can we learn about other cultures from events such as Rugby World Cup 2011? Level 2 What does culture mean to you? What cultures exist in your own community? Level 3 Why is learning about people in the global community important? Do you think there is such a thing as a global culture? 4
ACTIVITY 3 Similarities and differences Using the Venn diagram below, write your ideas about what makes up the culture of your country and your adopted country. MY COUNTRY MY ADOPTED COUNTRY Level 1 How are the cultures of the two countries similar and how are they different? Can you think of reasons why? Level 2 Think of another country that has more differences to your adopted country than your own? Create another diagram to show this. Level 3 In what ways are national cultures becoming more similar? What are some of the reasons why this might be occurring? 6
ACTIVITY 4 History The first Rugby World Cup Tournament was held in New Zealand in 1987. The winner is awarded the Webb Ellis Cup, the highest prize in international Rugby. Year: Country: Year: Country: Year: Country: Year: Country: Year: Country: Year: Country: Level 1 What can you find out about the Webb Ellis Cup? Which countries have won the Webb Ellis Cup and in what year? Level 2 Cut out the photos of the winning captains and place them on a timeline. Can you name the six winning captains shown in the photos? Level 3 On your timeline, plot any major events in your adopted country from 1987 to 2011. Which events had a significant impact on the country and why? 7
ACTIVITY 5 Geography There are 20 different countries participating in Rugby World Cup 2011 who will be coming to New Zealand from all over the world. Find or draw a map of your adopted country in the space below. Level 1 What are the main geographical features of your adopted country such as mountains, rivers, lakes etc. Can you draw these on your map? Level 2 How would you describe each of these geographical features to a visitor to your adopted country? Write a blurb for each. Level 3 How has the climate, landscape and environment of your adopted country has shaped its culture? 8
ACTIVITY 6 Symbols Think about the symbols that are used to represent your country and then research which symbols are used to represent your adopted country. These may be flowers, animals, flags, objects or patterns. You could look in newspapers, online, old magazines or travel brochures. MY COUNTRY MY ADOPTED COUNTRY Level 1 Why did you choose these symbols? What do they tell you about your adopted country? Level 2 In what situations might you see these symbols used in your adopted country? Level 3 How much do the official symbols of your adopted country represent all its ethnic groups and cultures? 9
ACTIVITY 7 Uniforms Colour the jersey below in the colours that represent your adopted country. Try to incorporate some of the symbols, colours and other things that are unique to your adopted country. Level 1 What does it mean to belong to a team? Why is belonging to a team important to people? Level 2 Why are uniforms important to different groups such as sports teams, schools or the military? Level 3 What does a uniform say about belonging, participating and identity? What are some of the pros and cons of wearing a uniform? 10
ACTIVITY 8 Language Te Reo Maori is the native language of New Zealand, the host country for Rugby World Cup 2011. Here are some Maori words for you to practice. Kia ora, ko Rugger ahau. Hi, my name is Rugger Haere mai, ki a Aotearoa New Zealand Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand Ka pai te Rugby World Cup 2011! I like Rugby World Cup 2011! Haere ra Goodbye Can you find out how to say the words below in the language of your adopted country (If their language is English, try to find appropriate slang words instead). HINT: You can look in the team section for each country on www.rugbyworldcup.com. Hello: Please: Thank you: Yes: No: Goodbye: Level 1 Does your adopted country have more than one official language? What is it? Can you find any words? Level 2 How is the cultural identity of a group reflected in its language? Think about all the ways in which language is used. Level 3 To what extent can respect for another culture be developed and shared by a raised awareness of the language? 11
ACTIVITY 9 National anthem Find the lyrics to your adopted country s national anthem and write them in the space below. Visit www.rugbyworldcup.com to find the music to sing along! Level 1 Can you find any other famous songs that also represent your adopted country? Level 2 In what ways can the lyrics of the national anthem include and exclude different groups in your adopted country? Level 3 How do the words of the anthem represent the culture, heritage and identity of your adopted country? 12
ACTIVITY 10 Music and dance Find any instruments, music or types of dance that come from your adopted country. Pictures Can you find music or a video clip of some music from your adopted country? You could even put on a performance for your classmates or family or film your performance and have your own International Classroom Idol competition. Level 1 What do you like about the instruments, music or types of dance that come from your adopted country? Level 2 How does music and dance in your adopted country bring groups of people together? Level 3 How does the music or dance reflect the culture, heritage and identity of your adopted country? 13
ACTIVITY 11 Clothing What traditional or unique clothing that is worn by people from your adopted country? Pictures Why not try to make a costume from your adopted country out of everyday items such as newspaper, paper, wrapping paper and have an international fashion parade. Level 1 What are some of the features of the traditional clothing worn by people from your adopted country? Level 2 What are the similarities and differences with your own clothing? Try to add some pictures or maybe draw it yourself. Level 3 How does the clothing reflect the culture, heritage and identity of your adopted country? 14
ACTIVITY 12 Food and drink Are there any famous foods or drinks that come from your adopted country? Write a daily meal planner for a family in your country. Pictures Can you find and write down your favourite recipe. Why not have a go at making it at home or in technology (with adult supervision of course)! You could bring it into school for your classmates to taste. Level 1 Which foods and drinks would you like to try? Why? Are there any that you would not like to try? Why not? Level 2 What are the similarities and differences to your own food and drink? Can you think of reasons why? Level 3 How does the food or the way food is eaten reflect the culture of your adopted country? 15
ACTIVITY 13 Celebrations Celebrations engage all our senses, connect us to others, and foster a sense of place. Celebrations also reflect peoples customs traditions and values. Find out about a celebration that exists in your adopted country and create a poster to tell your class about it. Think about things like food, costumes, music, dance etc. Pictures Did you know: During Rugby World Cup 2011, there will be a nationwide festival called the REAL New Zealand Festival. This Festival will include all sorts of events to celebrate the culture of New Zealand and the 19 visiting teams. Level 1 Choose a celebration that is common to your adopted country and New Zealand and describe the similarities and differences in how they celebrate. Level 2 How do celebrations in your adopted country represent their cultural practices? Level 3 How will the REAL New Zealand Festival teach visitors about life in NZ? Can you think of a festival event to celebrate your adopted country? 16
ACTIVITY 14 Interview There will be hundreds of journalists visiting New Zealand to cover Rugby World Cup 2011. Do you think you could be a journalist? Pretend you are going to meet someone from your adopted country and make a list of questions you would like to ask them to find out more about their country and life. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. If you can, try to conduct this interview for real! Find someone in your community who comes from your adopted country. This may be a family friend, member of your family, another student, someone from a community group, embassy or even a local restaurant. Write a small piece for your local newspaper using the answers you have obtained from your interview. Level 1 What is the difference between a closed and an open question? How can you use open questions to find out more information in your interview? Level 2 What skills does a good journalist need? How can you develop these skills further? Level 3 Why is it important to have an understanding of how different people around the world live? 17
ACTIVITY 15 A day in the life Write a diary entry about a day in the life of someone your own age who comes from your adopted country. Try to include some of these things you have learnt through this unit. Level 1 What was the most amazing thing you found out about life in your adopted country? Level 2 How does this day in the life of someone your own age that comes from your adopted country compare with your day? Level 3 What challenges or difficulties do you think someone from your adopted country might have if they came to live in your country? 18
ACTIVITY 16 Places to visit Pretend that you can visit your adopted country for three days. Choose three places to visit which would add to your cultural understanding of the country. Explain what you would find there and why you chose them. MY ADOPTED COUNTRY: Place Reason Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Level 1 Is your adopted country more famous for its natural beauty or its man made features? Explain. Level 2 How important is tourism to the economy of your adopted country? Can you give specific examples? Level 3 What can you learn about the culture of your adopted country by the way it promotes itself as a tourism destination? 19
ACTIVITY 17 Visiting New Zealand Pretend that you are arranging a trip for a friend who is coming to Rugby World Cup 2011 for three days. Choose three places to visit in New Zealand which would add to their cultural understanding of the country and explain why you chose them. NEW ZEALAND Place Reason Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Level 1 What is a special place in your own town or city that you would like to show a visitor? Level 2 How does the landscape of New Zealand compare to the landscape of your adopted country? Level 3 Investigate the positive and negative impacts of tourism activities on New Zealand e.g. economic, environmental, cultural. 20
ACTIVITY 18 Host Cities For Rugby World Cup 2011, 11 host cities and 12 stadiums across New Zealand will the 48 host matches. Can you name each Host City and the stadium on the map below? Dunedin Rotorua Whangarei Auckland Palmerston North Wellington New Plymouth Napier Hamilton Invercargill Nelson Prepare an itinerary for a visitor from your adopted country to travel around to their team s matches. Think about which matches they will go to, how they will travel around the country, their accommodation and all the fun activities they can do around New Zealand. Level 1 Can you find two fun places you would like to visit in each Rugby World Cup 2011 Host City? Level 2 List ways people living in these Host Cities may be affected by Rugby World Cup 2011. Level 3 What factors will influence the experiences of visitors to New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011? 21
ACTIVITY 19 Player profile Choose a player from your adopted country and compile a player profile. Consider using the details below and other relevant information that you discover. Name: Country: Date of birth: Position: Height: Weight: Caps: = no. of international matches Pictures RUGBY WORLD CUP VALUES pride and respect camaraderie/team work/unity passion/love of the game champions/celebration strength/intensity/ruggedness tradition and heritage Level 1 What words come to mind when you think about fair play? Why is fair play important in sport? Level 2 What personal characteristics do you think it takes to become an elite athlete? In what ways does your player demonstrate these characteristics? Level 3 Discuss the Rugby World Cup values above. How are each of these reflected in the Tournament? 22
ACTIVITY 20 Quiz Select the correct answer for the quiz questions below. Do the quiz before and after Rugby World Cup 2011 to see how much you have learnt! What colours are in the Tongan flag? Red, blue and white Red, white and green White and blue Red and white Which country hosted Rugby World Cup 2007? South Africa France England Australia Which of these countries does not feature a cross on its flag? England USA Georgia Scotland Which country will make its Rugby World Cup debut in 2011? Georgia Namibia Canada Russia How do you say hello in French? Hola Bonjour Bula Talofa 23
Which stadium will host the Rugby World Cup 2011 Final? Waikato Stadium Eden Park Trafalgar Park Rugby Park Stadium Which of these countries uses the Euro as its main currency? New Zealand France Japan England Which two countries have won Rugby World Cup twice? New Zealand and South Africa South Africa and Australia Ireland and New Zealand Australia and England The emblem of the Rugby team of which country features a palm tree? Fiji Tonga Georgia Samoa What animal represents the Russian Rugby team? A rooster A rabbit A snail My score A bear Can you come up with more Rugby World Cup 2011 quiz questions? Try testing your classmates or people at home! 24
This is to certify that of has successfully adopted for Rugby World Cup 2011! Bernard LAPASSET IRB Chairman teacher 25
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