Section outline

  • Our context this term is "Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi"

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... the stars of Matariki; Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi by observing how they connect Māori to te taiao

    Tuesday - No lesson (SLC Student Led Conferences)

    Thursday's Lesson

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

    • State at least 1 / describe ways / explain ways Tupuārangi connects to the environment
    • Define what is ‘mauri’ and (describe / explain) why it is important

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Karakia Timatanga (beginning prayer)
    2. Brainstorm Tupu-ā-rangi - recall what we remember about the star
    3. What is Mauri - brainstorm / research and create group definition (share to class)
    4. Reading comprehension - read the slide and answer the questions 
    5. Fill in the blanks about Tupu-ā-rangi and the connection to the people/land
    6. Plenary (reflect) - Minus / Plus / Interesting (what did you enjoy today, what did you not enjoy or find challenging, what did you find interesting today)
    7. Karakia Whakamutunga (ending prayer)


    Friday's Lesson

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

    • Give at least 1 / describe / explain the connections between soil and people
    • Label a map of Aotearoa with at least 3 different features (geographical features and plant/animal diversity)

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Karakia Timatanga (beginning prayer)
    2. Brainstorm Tupu-ā-nuku - recall what we remember about the star
    3. Reading comprehension - read the slide and answer the questions
    4. Label the map of Aotearoa - use the resources to help identify and label geographical features and bird and plant species diversity 
    5. Plenary (reflect) : Head, Heart, Bin and Bag

    Plenary Image for Lesson

    6. Karakia Whakamutunga (ending prayer)