Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:


    We are FOCUSING on [Māori connection to te taiao] by clarifying how Māori valued and used native plants and animals.


    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...


    I can examine how Māori showed their connection to the environment by using native plants and animals for cultural and day-to-day practises.


    SOSC KNOW: People’s connections to places, resources, and environments can generate cooperation or lead to disputes over rights and responsibilities, with differing consequences.

    ANZH KNOW: Māori cared for and transformed te taiao [environment], and expressed their connection to place by naming the land and its features.

    Week 2 Hei Mahi / Activities:


                                                                                                   Monday


    • You will first watch this Vidyard video about how to complete all of the tasks.
    • You will then watch this about New Zealand wild edibles up to 2:23.
    • After that, for 3 of the plants and animals on slide 6 of the "Tupuānuku’s and Tupuārangi’s bounty Slideshow Lesson 4" explain why these are important to Māori life.
    • Afterwards, you will use this link to draw, label and colour 2 pictures of Māori interacting with plants and animals (1 plant, 1 animal) in your Global Studies book to AT LEAST A YEAR SEVEN STANDARD.
    • Finally, summarise the facts about the New Zealand plants and animals.
    • Also, in small groups, describe how Maori found use for 10 of these plants and animals. (eg seals, Totara trees).


                                                                                                 Thursday


    1. Karakia Timatanga

    2. Rongoā - introduction - what is it? (Māori traditional medicine)

    3. Go out to explore the rongoā garden at MHJC - complete the activity sheet  

    4. Karakia whakamutunga