Term 2 - Week 1
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WELCOME TO TERM 2! GLOBAL STUDIES
Kia ora!
I am your new Global Studies Teacher - Mrs Tuiletoa Tagaloa. If you have any questions please feel free to email me: mtuiletoatagaloa@mhjc.school.nz
This term our Mountains Year 7 Learning context is "Kaitiakitanga". We are exploring the different ways we can recognise, connect and observe Te Ao Māori ensuring we sustain and protect the culture
Week 1 Learning Activities
Tuesday:
We will be getting to know each other.
Ko wai au? Who am I? Activity on the 7M1 Google Classroom
Thursday and Friday:
We are EXPLORING Māori connection to te taiao and FOCUSING by explaining the Māori creation story from Te Ao Māori (the Māori world view)
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria:
- I can recall the Māori creation story
- I can describe at least three different Atua (Māori Gods) and their connection to Te Taiao (environment)
Hei Mahi / Activities:
- BINGO - introducing Māori words and concepts
- The difference between a Whakataukī and Whakatauākī.
- Write down a whakataukī that has meaning for you and explain why. Write down a whakataukī (proverb) from your own culture.
- Watch and discuss the creation story.
- Complete the three tasks on the 7M1 Google Classroom:

Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Finish your Ko wai au? (getting to know me) task on Google Classroom and turn it in.