Section outline

  • Kia ora...students. For this week you will complete your research on  on the various cultural practices  traditions of Maori People. Each table group will have an idea to  present to the class.

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    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Worked well in a team to conduct research and to produce a visual on one aspect of Maori cultural and traditions
    • I have used  a variation  of resources to research, trying to remain authentic with what has been discovered.
    • I have followed the template provided to support my research and discussions.

    Activities:

    1. See video on Maori cultural practices and traditions. Discussions on early Maori in New Zealand and how these practices and mostly maintained/ carried out as they did 1000's of years ago.

      Before the arrival of metal tools and the gun, Māori used natural resources to make tools for hunting, fishing ...
      Te Papa · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa · 24/06/2010


    2. Each table is a group that will choose one idea to research on. These Include: Maori traditions held in a Marae/ Traditional weapons/ Traditional food and cooking/ Traditional plants and medicine/ Hunting/ Traditional Clothing-linked to different ceremonies.
    3. Your research should include: A Title/ Introduction/ Key words/ maps/ Use and functions/ How is it made/ when is it used/ significance attached/ Is it still used today/ What does it look like with labels/ Connections made to others cultures/ Your views on preservation of this tradition/ Conclusion/ Resources used.
    4. Presentations in class as a team.

    Homework:
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