Kupe's Amazing Journey to Aotearoa
A legendary Polynesian navigator Discovering New Zealand Year 2 NZ History
Who Was Kupe?
A brave Polynesian navigator Lived long, long ago Sailed across the big ocean Very good at finding his way
What do you think Kupe used to sail?
Think about boats from long ago What would help him cross the ocean?
Kupe's Special Waka
Kupe sailed in a waka A waka is a special Māori boat It had big sails It was carved from wood
First: Kupe Left His Home
Kupe lived in a place called Hawaiki He decided to go on a big adventure He got his waka ready He said goodbye to his family
Then: Kupe Sailed Across the Ocean
Kupe sailed for many days The ocean was very big He used the stars to find his way The waves were sometimes big and scary
Next: Kupe Met Te Wheke-a-Muturangi
Kupe saw a giant octopus in the water Its name was Te Wheke-a-Muturangi The octopus was HUGE! Kupe followed it through the ocean
Finally: Kupe Found Aotearoa!
Kupe saw land in the distance It was Aotearoa - New Zealand! He was the first person to find it He called it 'Land of the Long White Cloud'
Let's Make Our Own Timeline!
Draw Kupe's journey in order Use the words: First, Then, Next, Finally Work with a partner Share your timeline with the class
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