LKS2 Topic: Sport Block F: Rugby World Cup

Take a look at some of the nations who compete in the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups. Learn about their teams and their rugby history. Reflect on Rugby Union's core values and compare these to British values. Look in depth at the New Zealand rugby team and its history, understand the significance of the Haka to their culture and why they perform a Haka at the World Cup. Design and perform your own, meaningful Haka.

Block E: Rugby World Cup
[3 Sessions] / Main outcome: History
Other outcomes: Geography, PE and D&T
By the end of this block you will have achieved the following outcomes: / ·  Pupils should continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
·  Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.
·  They should construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.
·  Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches and prototypes.
·  Perform dances using a range of movement patterns.
Session 1 History and D&T
The Nations
Take a look at the Nations who attend and place them on a global map. Learn about their teams and their rugby history. Understand that the nations compete for the Webb Ellis Cup and find out about the Women's World Cup. Reflect on Rugby Union's core values and compare to British values and make a Webb Ellis trophy. / Children will:
·  Locate the Nations in the World Cup on a world map
·  Know and discuss facts about the teams and know something of their rugby history
·  Recognise the Webb Ellis Cup and discuss the Women's World Cup
·  Reflect on the Rugby Union core values and compare to British values
·  Make a Webb Ellis Cup
Session 2 History and PE
The Haka
Look in depth at the New Zealand rugby team and its history. Understand the significance of the Haka to their culture and why they perform a Haka at the World Cup. In groups, design a Haka. / Children will:
·  Understand the haka's place in New Zealand's sporting history
·  Talk about the significance of the Haka to the culture of New Zealand and why it is performed at the Rugby World Cup
·  Design and practice a haka
Session 3 History and PE
The Performance
Articulate the meaning of your Haka to an audience and perform it in the style of the New Zealand All Blacks. / Children will:
·  Understand the haka's place in New Zealand's sporting history
·  Talk about the significance of the Haka to the culture of New Zealand and why it is performed at the Rugby World Cup
·  Design and practice a haka in front of an audience

Resources

Session 1

Provided: PowerPoint presentations covering: Rugby World Cup Memory Game & How to make a Webb Ellis Cup.

You will need: Access to the internet; Plastic or paper cups; Sticky tape; Scissors; Sticky tack or wool; PVA glue; Gold paint and washing up liquid.

Session 2

Provided: PowerPoint presentation on the Ka Mate Haka lyrics and moves.

You will need: Access to the internet.

Session 3

Provided:

You will need: Access to the internet; Video-enabled devices; Face paint (optional).

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