21 February - 27 February

Kia ora...students. This week we will complete our research on  connect with the early history of New  Zealand. We will explore early immigration from the various Maori Tribes, before colonisation had began. We will also critically research the impact of colonisation  in New Zealand. 

Big Idea:  Connections

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Researched the cultural identity of Maori and British cultures from the past to the present
• creatively design our project boards

• understand the arrival of the first settlers in NZ, ie Maori cultures and the different tribes
• understand the role of Captain cook in his discovery of New Zealand
• examine the cultural traditions of the early Maori settlers.
• examine British and Maori conflict and the signing of the Waitangi  peace treaty, 
• determine how early cultures were affected due to colonial influence. 
• present a digital infographic on the above information

Activities:

1. Watch video on Early Maori cultures in NZ and answer the following questions: When did early Maori people arrive in NZ and from which locations in the world.How did they arrive here. Describe the waka. 
2. Discuss the types of tribes found at that time and where did they settle. Discuss the foods Maori eat and how they collected as well as prepared traditional foods. Show the traditional cultural dress/ music/ art and dance that is symbolic to them. What are the languages spoken. Show maps and immigration routes in tour understanding of this question. 
3. Discuss the role of James cook as an early explorer. Also examine other British/ Colonial influences during the 1800S.
4. Examine the conflict between British and Maori people.Look at cases like the Taranaki War and the impacts this had onto Maori Tribes
5. Also explain with images, the significance and meaning of the treaty of Waitaingi.
6. Do you think Maori cultures identity today  is the same from few hundred years ago. Explain. Also show how the "west has influenced local Maori Identity.
7. Present your digital infographic to show case your findings.

Resources: 

The Maori - New Zealand in History

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• • We are FOCUSING on developing our understanding on the History of Flatbush and sourronding communities eg Maratei, Eats Tamaki, Howick and Whitford.
  • We are FOCUSING...on how landscapes have changed from traditional cultural land ownership, to British controlled activities to a diverse immigrant profile of today.
  • We are FOCUSING...explaining and describing the effects these had on people/ enviroment and the economy.