An Interesting Situation
This play links to the concept of financial capability learning.
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Series: School Journal Level 3 November 2020
Reading year level: 6
Category: Fiction
Topics: business, contract, dishonesty, drama, entrepreneur, finance, financial interest, financial literacy, humour, money, play, trickery
An Interesting Situation
Words by Jo Randerson
Illustration by Ali Teo
Jo Randerson has created a situation that is humorous and relatable, with a clear context that allows for a careful explanation of credit and interest – and a great twist at the end.
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School Journal Level 3 November 2020
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4 of 7The Coprolite Hunters
Photographer Neil Silverwood has documented the work of New Zealand scientists before. This time, they’re hunting for coprolites
5 of 7All As One
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6 of 7Huia
This item complements the article about coprolites in the same Journal, providing a more emotive response to the idea that extinction is permanent – and often caused by the actions of people. The poem might be called a mōteatea – a lament.
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