This document provides a lesson plan on New Zealand's clean and green image and nuclear free policy. The objectives are to structure an essay on this topic, discuss New Zealand's nuclear free policy, and explain the implications of New Zealand's clean and green image on global diplomacy. It provides context on New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance since World War 2 and resistance to French nuclear testing. It also outlines the structure for writing an essay on whether New Zealand can be considered a clean and green country.

1. Clean and Green Lesson Aims: To structure an essay. To discuss NZ’s nuclear free policy To explain the implications on global diplomacy of our ‘clean and green’ image. Do now: See next slide Key Words: Essay structure Nuclear Free Clean and Green

2. International Image: Propaganda? Choose one example from this video that you think represents NZ well. For example: Glass full of clean water. Explain what you think it suggests about how New Zealand wishes to present itself to the world.

3. Term Outline Enquiry Questions Where did NZ come from? Where did NZers come from? Why is NZ unique? Who are the Kiwis? Role models and national identity What is NZ’s relationship with the world? What is the future of New Zealand? Lesson Key Questions What is significant about NZ flora and fauna? What is significant about NZ geography? The tourism industry. What is biculturalism? Waitangi and beyond Who were the suffragists? How does the New Zealand political system work? Parliament and the Commonwealth. Why is New Zealand nuclear free?

4. Lesson Objectives To explain the implications on global diplomacy of our ‘clean and green’ image To structure an essay. To discuss NZ’s nuclear free policy All A Few All Create Argument

5. Nuclear Free? Copy the following into your book using the words below to fill in the gaps: New Zealand was _______ by events which occurred at the end of __________. Two atomic bombs were dropped on _______ civilians in Japan. Since this time, New Zealand has tried hard to resist the use of ______ weapons. Unfortunately it is not as easy as it appears. nuclear World War II innocent shocked

6. Nuclear Free? Copy the following into your book using the words below to fill in the gaps: New Zealand was shocked by events which occurred at the end of World War II. Two atomic bombs were dropped on innocent civilians in Japan. Since this time, New Zealand has tried hard to resist the use of nuclear weapons. Unfortunately it is not as easy as it appears. nuclear World War II innocent shocked

7. Issues with Nuclear-free Policy In 1951, New Zealand and Australia allied themselves with the United States. This essentially meant that they accepted the protection of what some described as the ‘nuclear umbrella’. Nuclear weapons played a major part in the United States' military arrangements. The possible use of nuclear weapons or nuclear-powered vessels was implied in any United States response to an attack on New Zealand. Write 3 bullet points summarising the above information.

8. While from the 1960s New Zealand consistently protested against nuclear testing in the Pacific, its defence arrangements meant that it supported nuclear weaponry in other forms. From the early 1970s to the mid-1980s two key issues emerged: opposition to French nuclear tests at Mururoa and to American warships' visits to New Zealand. The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland in July 1985 was a defining moment in this period. Write 3 bullet points summarising the above information. History of Nuclear-free Policy

9. Essay Structure Over the course of this week you will be given class time to write an essay. Do not be afraid! You will be given guidance and support through this process. Your teacher will hand you a sheet on essay structure. Read through it carefully!

10. Essay question The essay question which we will be answering is the following: “ New Zealand is a clean and green country.” How far do you agree with this statement?

11. Essay Preparation The first thing you do when you write an essay is: What? Write the question at the top of your paper! “ New Zealand is a clean and green country.” How far do you agree with this statement?

12. Essay Preparation The second thing you do when you write an essay is: What? PLAN How do we do that?

13. Essay Preparation Create a brainstorm in your books like the following: Agree Disagree Question Come up with three basic points on either side which relate to the question.

14. Essay Preparation Create a brainstorm in your books like the following: Agree Disagree Question If possible, try to write down some facts which relate to each of your points Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 1 Point 2 Point 3

15. Essay Writing Now, using your plan and the guidance sheet which has been given to you, begin writing your introduction and first paragraph. Question: “ New Zealand is a clean and green country.” How far do you agree with this statement?

16. Essay Writing – peer assessment Show your work to the person sitting next to you. Discuss with them whether you have ticked the boxes for your intro and 1 st paragraph. Try to help each other out. Make sure you comment on something they did well and also something they can improve on! Be constructive and helpful.