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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA


    Theme: Although it is small it is a treasure

    Whakatauki: "Ahakoa he iti he pounamu"
    Metaphorical: Although it is small, it is greenstone (precious)
    Literal: This whakatauki (proverb) speaks to a humble way of delivering a small gift. Greenstone (jade) is an extremely useful commodity which is considered very precious, so although you may not be presenting greenstone, the word pounamu stands as a metaphor for something precious or a treasure from the heart.


    Learning Intention: 

    • We are EXPLORING the festival of lights
    • We are EXPLORING different traditions around the world
    • We are LEARNING about different cultures, values, beliefs and practices about the festival of lights


      Success Criteria:       I can....

    • Locate information in a text
    • Define key terms
    • Present information through pictures and text
    • Analyse and use the available resources
    • Highlight differences between cultures, traditions and ways of celebrating the same festivals


    Activities:

    Session 1: Diwali Quiz & Christmas - During the Middle Ages, Kiwiana Christmas Crossword 
    Session 2:     Christmas Timeline & Activity - Complete Crossword 
     Session 3: Quiz, Create the Timeline