Section outline

  •                                                               EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    We are EXPLORING innovation by understanding the importance of transportation on economic growth/strength.

    We are EXPLORING innovation by illustrating case studies of Māori innovation.


                                                                     Success Criteria: I can...


    • I can understand how innovation creates economic growth/strength.
    • I can illustrate case studies of Māori innovation.


    KNOW: Individuals, communities, and societies experience and manage scarcity in different ways and make trade-offs with differing consequences.


    KNOW:     Within Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories, iwi and hapū experimented with new economic opportunities to enhance their mana. In doing so, they built extensive trading networks domestically and with Australia.

    Week 3 Hei Mahi / Activities:

                                                                                           Tuesday

    • Firstly, you will watch this Vidyard video of how to complete all of the tasks.
    • Then you will watch this about Māori business on innovative technologies.
    • Afterwards, you will explain why fish hooks, clubs and feather capes are important on slide 5 of the "Innovation Slideshow Lesson 2." Also, you will answer the question: If these cannot be found locally, what else could you use for helping to get food, weapons and warmth?
    • After that, you will read the article at this link about Māori innovation. Summarise in bullet points the main items in your Global Studies books and illustrate your bullet points as a drawing.
    • Finally, you will click on the Historical Māori Innovative Inventions Slideshow. In your Global Studies book, write the date and the heading “Māori Innovative Inventions.” In small groups, choose one of the inventions which Māori have created. Write 10 reasons for why you think it is the most innovative compared to the other ones.


                                                                                         Thursday


    • Firstly, you will watch this about introduction to innovation.
    • Then each small group is provided with: 

      • a flax leaf

      • length of sticky tape 

      • a shell from the beach

      • some wooden sticks


      Your task is to make a product that has some value to others. You’ll have 2 minutes to present your product to the class. We’ll then vote on each product’s originality and ‘value’.

    • Afterwards, you will rearrange the photos on slide 7 of the "Innovation Slideshow Lesson 1" to their correct side.

    • After that, you will list 10 raw materials that were available to traditional Māori.

    • Following that process you will list 10 innovations that Māori made from the raw materials.

    • You will then be given the task to return to the previous slide. In the box provided, type either the word Warmth, Food, Shelter, or Want next to each innovation.
    • Finally, you will explain why antibiotics, a fridge, telegraph and printing press are important. Also, you will answer the question: If these cannot be found locally, what else could you use to help your health, food preserving and communication?