Term 3 Assessment - Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi

You will produce a creative presentation about a conservation project that is being carried out in Aotearoa to protect Te Taiao.

Choose ONE conservation project to present about:

• Tiakina Kauri Mission (Protecting Kauri Trees from Disease)

• Predator Free 2050 (Getting Rid of Pests in New Zealand)

Include:

Māori connection to te taiao and kaitiakitanga

• How Māori used native plants and animals in their culture and daily life (e.g., food, medicine).

• How Māori took care of the environment as guardians.

Importance of the Conservation Project:

• How the conservation project uses Māori ideas to protect nature.
• Why the conservation project is important for Te Taiao (the natural world) 
• Which native plants, animals, or ecosystems will be protected
• Why Māori ideas like Manaakitanga (caring for others), Mauri (life force), and Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) are important in your chosen conservation project.

Connection to Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi