Discover New Zealand

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DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

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You are a young explorer working for the Erasmus Program. The program has decided to launch a competition between the explorers: each of them must go on a mission in a foreign country and bring back a secret object to prove their merit as exploration guides. You have been assigned to New Zealand. Are you ready to take up the challenge?

THE MAP

INTRODUCTION

MISSION

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

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For this mission, you need the traditional student equipment: • your functional brain ;) • your pens & copybook - to write the new words you will discover • your Exploration worksheet - to write and report all the essential information about your mission territory.

THE MAP

INTRODUCTION

EQUIPMENT

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

MISSIONS COMPLETED ? CLICK ON THE SAFE DOWN BELOW!

Each destination will lead you to discover a certain aspect of New Zealand's history and culture. At the end of each STEP, you must collect a secret number that will open the safe (le coffre-fort) down below, and your mission will be complete.

Choose your first destination

STEP 1: General Knowledge District

STEP 3: Movie Shire

STEP 4: Biodiversity Section

STEP 2: Maori Territory

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In this section, you will learn about New Zealand's history, and more particularly the Maori tribe.

WELCOME TO THE MAORI TERRITORY

7,5 %

10,5 %

16,5 %

What percentage of the New Zealand population do the Maori represent?

True

False

True or False?Maori people greet each other by pressing forehead and noses

The Purotu

The Haka

The Aku

What is the name of the Maori dance performed before a rugby game ?

A monarchy

A republic

There is none

What is the political system at play (en vigueur) in the Maori tribe?

Cooks

Dancers

Storytellers

The Maori people have the reputation of being excellent...

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The second number is:

CONGRATULATIONS

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In this section, you will get acquainted with the natural wonders of New Zealand, from its colourful flora to its surprising fauna...

Welcome to the Biodiversity section!

Dolphins

Sea lions

Elephants

Tuatara

Click on the symbol to see a picture of the animal!

Penguins

Which of these animals is NOT found in New Zealand?

The Baobab tree

The Pohutukawa

The Kowhai

The Giant Kauri

Which of these plants is NOT found in New Zealand?

A thermal source

A lagoon

A volcano

What is in this ?

All of the above

Fjords & Glaciers

Geysers & volcanoes

White beaches

Mountains

Which of these landscapes can be found in New Zealand?

Sapphire

Nickel

Jade

Which precious mineral is found in New Zealand?

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The fourth number is:

Congratulations!

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In this section, you will pick up a few general facts about New Zealand. Some of them may really surprise you !

WELCOME TO THE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE DISTRICT

Wellington

Taupo

Auckland

What is the capital of New Zealand?

All of the above

A bird with no tail and hair-like feathers

The people who live in New Zealand

A green oval fruit covered with a hairy skin

In New Zealand, the term "Kiwi" can refer to...

False

True

True or False? New Zealand was the first country to give women the right to vote

Erna Soldberg

Scott Morrison

Jacinda Ardern

Who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand?

False

True

True or False? New Zealand was the first country to introduce the retirement pension (= la retraite)

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The first number is:

CONGRATULATIONS

TRY AGAIN?

START

Despite being at the other end of the Earth, New Zealand has often been selected as the setting of famous movies. Learn more about it in this section !

Welcome to the Movie shire

The Legend of Johnny Lingo

The Last Samurai

The Lord of the Rings

The Hobbit

Which movie was NOT filmed in New Zealand?

False

True

True or False?Today, a real-life 'Hobbiton' can be visited in New Zealand

Loki (Thor's brother)

Korg (a stone gladiator)

The Hulk (a green angry giant)

A New Zealander was cast in the Thor saga (Marvel). Which role did he play?

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The third number is:

Congratulations!

TRY AGAIN?

OK

Enter the correct password

OK

Enter the correct password

2 7

OK

Enter the correct password

2 7 1

OK

Enter the correct password

Now, click on the Fern to access the answers and fill in your Exploration Worksheet.

Mission completed ! Here is your reward, the secret object that is also an emblem of this country: the New Zealand Fern.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Biodiversity

Movie Shire

Maori Territory

General Knowledge

Click on each STEP to access the full answers and fill in your Exploration Worksheet

TIME TO WRITE YOUR EXPLORATION REPORT!

Report section

Click on the interactive elements to find the answers !

The Movie Shire

Report section

Click on the interactive elements to find the answers !

THE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE DISTRICT

Report section

Click on the interactive elements to find the answers !

The Biodiversity section

Report section

Click on the interactive elements to find the answers !

THE MAORI TERRITORY