Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:


    We are FOCUSING on [Aotearoa’s environment] by discussing the Māori custodianship for the environment.

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

    I can analyse how Māori acted as custodians for the environment (using their environmental concepts) and how this connects them to the environment.

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

    Week 6 Hei Mahi / Activities:

                                                                                           Monday

    • Firstly, you will watch this Vidyard video of how to complete all of the tasks.
    • Then answer the questions on slides 3 and 4 of the "Copy of T3: Wk3 - Lesson 2 (TEACHER)."
    • Finally, brainstorm in pairs / small groups about connections between rongoā rākau and te taiao and Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi.


                                                                                                   Tuesday


    • Firstly, you will watch this Vidyard video of how to complete all of the tasks.
    • Then watch this about what are invasive species?
    • Afterwards, for 3 of the native or invasive species on slide 6 of the you will need to explain why they are most harmful or the best for New Zealand.
    • After that, look at this link about native species Māori ate in NZ. Then write information about them in your Global Studies book and draw them to AT LEAST A YEAR SEVEN STANDARD.
    • Finally, click on this link about Beating Invasive Species. In your Global Studies book, write the date and the heading “Invasive Species Of New Zealand.” In small groups choose a different pest in NZ. Create a fact sheet just like the one on the next slide. After you have completed all of that write in your Global Studies books 10 points of information and how it relates to how the Māori view invasive species.


                                                                                          Thursday


    • Firstly, you will watch this Vidyard video of how to complete all of the tasks.
    • Then you will watch this about why soil is one of the most amazing things.
    • Afterwards, for 3 of the reasons for why soil is essential on slide 6 of the "How soil affects te taiao Slideshow Lesson 14" explain why they are the most important reasons.
    • After that, look at this link about birds and Kauri trees. Then write information about birds in your Global Studies book and draw those birds to AT LEAST A YEAR SEVEN STANDARD.
    • Finally, click on this link about Tupuānuku Our Soils And Food. In your Global Studies book, write the date and the heading “Soils And Food Of Tupuānuku”. In small groups choose a different aspect of soil and how it is important for us. Create a poster just like the one on the next slide. After you have completed all of that write in your Global Studies books 10 points of information and how it relates to the Maori view of te taiao.