Section outline

  • Kia ora!  This week we are going to explore Tāmoko.  Tāmoko reflects an individual's whakapapa and personal history. Tāmoko is an important part of Māori culture. In past, it was an important signifier of social rank. 

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING people’s values, viewpoints, and perspectives, including my own
    • We are EXPLORING how language and messaging can be used to inform, to misinform, and to position people alongside particular values and perspectives.
    • We are EXPLORING relationships between events and identify continuity or changes in relationships.
    • We are EXPLORING people’s actions in the past based on historical evidence and taking account of the attitudes and values of the times, the challenges people faced, and the information available to them.

    Authentic Outcomes:  Science Fair and ‘Taonga of Aotearoa’ weaving/print-making exhibition.
    Theme: The importance of land/sustainability 
    Whakatauki: "Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua."
    Metaphorical: As people disappear from sight, the land remains. 
    Literal: This whakatauki speaks to the importance and permanence of land. While people come and go, the land remains. As humans we rely on the land. We must think long-term and see the big picture to ensure the sustainability of the land.


    Paearu Angitu (Success Criteria): I can...

    • Locate information in a text
    • Define key terms
    • Examine values, viewpoints, and perspectives

    Hei Mahi (Activities):
    1. Complete Week 3's 'Current Events' quiz activity. 
    2. We are going to create a poster/ informational infographics. We will work in pairs.
    3. Read the article SJL4 Puaki. 
    4. Record the information about Tāmoko you got from the article. You can get more information from here: https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/tamoko-maori-tattoos-history-practice-and-meanings. Write in your books.
    5. Create a blue print for your infographics.
    6. Create your poster/ informational infographics. I am expecting the following:
    - Five facts: past and present
    -Attractive and colourful
    -Drawing/pictures and words both.
    -Summary of the information provided for one of the personalities mentioned in the article and their experience.  

    Have fun! I can't wait to see some amazing work! :)