Discover New Zealand

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DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

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BREAKOUT

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

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?

MISSION

INTRODUCTION

THE MAP

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DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

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.

EQUIPMENT

INTRODUCTION

THE MAP

Choose your first destination

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.

STEP 1: General Knowledge District

STEP 2: Maori Territory

STEP 3: Movie Shire

MISSIONS COMPLETED ? CLICK ON THE SAFE DOWN BELOW!

STEP 4: Biodiversity Section

TRY AGAIN?

WELCOME TO THE MAORI TERRITORY

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

START

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

16,5 %

10,5 %

7,5 %

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

False

True

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

The Aku

The Haka

The Purotu

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

A monarchy

A republic

There is none

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

Storytellers

Dancers

Cooks

CONGRATULATIONS

The second number is:

back to the map

TRY AGAIN?

Welcome to the Biodiversity section!

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

START

Which of these animals is NOT found in New Zealand?

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

Penguins

Sea lions

Dolphins

Elephants

Tuatara

Which of these plants is NOT found in New Zealand?

The Giant Kauri

The Baobab tree

The Pohutukawa

The Kowhai

What is in this ?

A thermal source

A volcano

A lagoon

Which of these landscapes can be found in New Zealand?

White beaches

Geysers & volcanoes

Fjords & Glaciers

All of the above

Mountains

Which precious mineral is found in New Zealand?

Jade

Nickel

Sapphire

Congratulations!

The fourth number is:

back to the map

TRY AGAIN?

WELCOME TO THE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE DISTRICT

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

START

What is the capital of New Zealand?

Auckland

Taupo

Wellington

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

A green oval fruit covered with a hairy skin

The people who live in New Zealand

A bird with no tail and hair-like feathers

All of the above

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

True

False

Who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand?

Erna Soldberg

Scott Morrison

Jacinda Ardern

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

True

False

CONGRATULATIONS

The first number is:

back to the map

TRY AGAIN?

Welcome to the Movie shire

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 !

START

Which movie was NOT filmed in New Zealand?

The Lord of the Rings

The Hobbit

The Legend of Johnny Lingo

The Last Samurai

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

False

True

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

Korg (a stone gladiator)

The Hulk (a green angry giant)

Loki (Thor's brother)

Congratulations!

The third number is:

back to the map

TRY AGAIN?

Enter the correct password

OK

Enter the correct password

OK

Enter the correct password

2 7

OK

Enter the correct password

2 7 1

OK

CONGRATULATIONS!

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

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

TIME TO WRITE YOUR EXPLORATION REPORT!

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

General Knowledge

Maori Territory

Movie Shire

Biodiversity

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

Report section

Click on the interactive elements to find the answers !