New Zealand's Natural Treasures
Exploring Aotearoa's Amazing Natural Resources Year 4 Geography WALT: Identify and describe New Zealand's natural treasures
Pounamu - Our Precious Greenstone
Also called jade or greenstone Found only on the West Coast of Te Waipounamu (South Island) Very important to Māori culture and traditions Used to make tools, weapons, and beautiful jewelry Takes millions of years to form in the mountains
Kaimoana - Treasures from Our Seas
Interactive Activity: Match the Sea Treasure! Look at the pictures of different kaimoana Can you name them in English AND te reo Māori? Discuss: How do we look after our ocean resources?
Harakeke - The Amazing Flax Plant
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Native Birds and Forest Timber
Unique birds found nowhere else: kiwi, tui, kākāpō Forests provide timber for building and carving Kauri trees are giants - some over 1000 years old! Māori used different woods for different purposes We must protect these treasures for future generations
Protecting Our Natural Treasures
Think, Pair, Share: Why are these natural resources special to New Zealand? How can we help protect them? What would happen if we didn't look after them? Share your ideas with the class!