Strengthening Life Through Cross-Curricular Learning

Te Whare Tapa Whā and Subject Integration Year 9 Health and Wellbeing Building Stronger Foundations

Te Whare Tapa Whā: The Four Pillars of Health

Taha Tinana - Physical wellbeing Taha Hinengaro - Mental and emotional wellbeing Taha Whānau - Social wellbeing Taha Wairua - Spiritual wellbeing

Self-Assessment: WHICH POU YOU NEED TO WORK ON.

Rate each pillar from 1-10 Identify your lowest scoring area Reflect on why this area needs strengthening Write down specific challenges you face

Cross-Curricular Connections

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Which Two Subjects Can Help you strengthen your chosen pou?

Consider your weakest pillar Think about subject strengths and tools How might these subjects provide practical help? What specific skills or knowledge could transfer?

The 'Why' Behind Your Subject Choices

Identify specific tools each subject offers Consider different types of knowledge Think about skills vs. content vs. processes How do these align with your needs?

Types of Help: Artifacts, Procedures, or Ideas

Target your chosen topic Use knowledge from your two chosen subjects. Create a product, process, or concept