7 March - 13 March
Section outline
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Kia ora...students. For this week we will research Maori legends that link with the our place. New Zealand i surround by the ocean and therefore we will explore ideas around 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.
- 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 myhology I have chosen.
Activities:
- 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.
Māui and the giant fish / Māori Myths, Legends and ...
- Watch the video and invite class discussions.Why is mythology important as a cultural treasure? May 28, 2008 - Uploaded by thomaslebasBased on the Maori legend of how Maui caught the Great Fish that is the North Island of New Zealand ...
- 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.
- Discussions on how to create a story board.
- 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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