Taonga Pūoro: Musical Treasures of Māori
Year 10 Te Reo Māori Exploring traditional Māori musical instruments Cultural significance and healing practices
Learning Objectives - Ngā Whāinga Ako
Describe taonga pūoro and their cultural significance Explain their uses in healing and Māori legends Retell the story of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai Use new vocabulary related to taonga pūoro
Success Criteria - Ngā Paerewa Angitu
I can identify key taonga pūoro by sight and name I can use vocabulary in sentences about taonga pūoro I can demonstrate understanding of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai story I can discuss the cultural importance of these instruments
Key Vocabulary - Ngā Kupu Matua
Taonga pūoro - musical treasures Pūtōrino - traditional flute Kōauau - small flute Hue - gourd instrument Pūkāea - trumpet Whakatangitangi - to make sound
Cultural Significance - Te Hiranga o te Ahurea
Used for healing and spiritual wellbeing Communication with atua (spiritual beings) Storytelling and preserving history Connecting people to their whakapapa (ancestry) Ceremonial and ritual purposes
Think and Discuss - Whakaaro me te Kōrero
What purposes were taonga pūoro used for? How might music help with healing? What role does music play in your own culture?
The Story of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai
What purposes were taonga pūoro used for? How might music help with healing? What role does music play in your own culture?
Hinemoa and Tūtānekai Story Timeline
Story Comprehension - Mārama Kōrero
What role did taonga pūoro play in the story? How did music help Hinemoa find her way? What does this story teach us about Māori values? Retell the story using new vocabulary
Extension Activities - Ngā Mahi Whakamua
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Reflection - Whakaaro
'Taonga pūoro are not just instruments, they are the voices of our ancestors, carrying our stories, our healing, and our connection to the spiritual world.' - Contemporary Māori perspective