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  • Kia ora...students. For this week we will continue research Maori legends that link with the ocean.The ocean has great cultural significance too may cultures from around the world. We will explore several myths from Maori cultures as well as establish similarities these may have with others cultures abroad.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Listened to the teachers explanation on one Maori legend: The story of Maui and the ocean.
    • Researched and understood at least two other  Maori legends that connect with the ocean.
    • created a word bank on new terminology linked to Maori cultures/ myths and legends
    • I have designed a creative  a story board on one mythology
    • I have connected how my values I share with my family/ friends and school may link with the mythology I have chosen.

    Activities:

    1. Improving our vocabulary on concepts that link with Maori Myths and legends.Eg: Waka/ Maui/ Kea native parrot/totora evergreen tree/iwi tribe/ 
    2. Discussions on the story of Maui:
      In Māori mythology, as in other Polynesian traditions, Māui is a culture hero and a trickster, famous for his exploits and cleverness. Māui is credited with catching a giant fish using a fishhook taken from his grandmother's jaw-bone; the giant fish would become the North Island of New Zealand, known as Te Ika-a-Māui.

      Māui (Māori mythology) - Wikipedia. Class discussion on links to coastlines and our values. 

    3. Research the story on TANGAROA-THE SEA.. 

    4. Further reading: 

    5. Māui and the giant fish / Māori Myths, Legends and ...

    6. Watch the video and invite class discussions.Why is mythology important as a cultural treasure? 


      May 28, 2008 - Uploaded by thomas.
      Based on the Maori legend of how Maui caught the Great Fish that is the North Island of New Zealand ...
    7. By working in pairs you will research two other myths from Maori cultures that link wit the ocean. Select one mythology you wish to create a story board on.EXAMPLES INCLUDE: Kupe and the Giant Weke/ The fish of MAUI/ The legend of how Pua got its shell.
    8. Discussions on how to create a story board.See video: 

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      Jul 12, 2019 - Uploaded by StudioBinder
      You've got a big shoot coming up. You want to visualize the scenes you plan to shoot with a storyboard, but ...
    9. You must also connect how your values/ as well as collective team spirt relates or may connect with your chosen mythology.

    Homework:/ Reources:


    Tangaroa - Wikipedia


    The Legend of New Zealand | New Zealand


    Maori Legends - New Zealand in History





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    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on defining vocabulary on coastlines associated with New Zealand.
    • We are FOCUSING...explaining and discussing ideas on the cultural/ political and economic importance of coastlines/ beaches and water resources in NZ
    • We are FOCUSING...on solving problems that may be associated with water accessibility/ and use eg: swimming/ surfing.