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Māori Culture Exploration
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Māori Culture Exploration
🗣️ Part 1: Te Reo Māori Greetings
1. Circle the correct meaning for "Kia ora":
Hello/Good health
Goodbye
Thank you
2. What does "Haere mai" mean?
Go away
Welcome/Come here
Sit down
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct Māori greeting:
When I meet someone new, I can say "_______ ____" to greet them.
When I want to welcome someone, I can say "_______ ____".
💝 Part 2: Māori Values
4. Match the Māori values with their meanings:
1. Manaakitanga
2. Whanaungatanga
A. Family connections and relationships
B. Hospitality and caring for others
5. How can you show manaakitanga at school? Write or draw your ideas:
🎭 Part 3: Māori Traditions
6. Check all the Māori cultural practices you learned about:
Pōwhiri (welcome ceremony)
Haka (traditional dance)
Waiata (songs)
Weaving (korowai making)
7. What is a korowai?
A traditional Māori cloak
A type of food
A musical instrument
8. Draw a pattern you might see on a korowai or Māori artwork:
🏛️ Part 4: Koroneihana Connection
9. Why is it important to learn about Māori culture during Koroneihana?
10. Te reo Māori is called a "taonga". What does this mean?
It is a treasure
It is difficult
It is old
11. Complete this sentence about showing respect for Māori culture:
When I learn about Māori culture, I can show respect by _________________ and _________________.
🎨 Part 5: Creative Response
12. Draw yourself participating in a Māori cultural activity (like haka, waiata, or weaving):
13. Write one new thing you learned about Māori culture today:
14. How will you use your new Māori greetings? Give an example:
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