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Marae Tikanga Learning Unit
🏛️ Part 1: Marae Knowledge
1. Match the marae parts with their descriptions:
1. Wharenui
2. Waharoa
3. Marae ātea
4. Wharekai
A. Gateway entrance
B. Open courtyard area
C. Meeting house
D. Dining hall
2. Circle the correct answer - What does "tangata whenua" mean?
Visitors to the marae
People of the land/local people
Children on the marae
Elders of the iwi
3. What is the purpose of tikanga on the marae? Write your answer below:
🤝 Part 2: Tikanga and Protocols
4. Fill in the blanks about pōwhiri:
A pōwhiri is a _____________ ceremony that welcomes _____________ (visitors) to the marae. The _____________ calls out to welcome people, and everyone may join in singing a _____________.
5. Check all the behaviours that show respect on a marae:
Removing shoes before entering the wharenui
Speaking loudly during karakia
Listening carefully during mihi
Running across the marae ātea
Participating respectfully in waiata
Following the guidance of kaumātua
6. Explain what whakawhanaungatanga means and why it's important on the marae:
🎮 Part 3: Mahi ā-Rehia (Traditional Games)
7. What is the name of the traditional Māori game you learned about?
8. Circle the correct answer - Why are traditional Māori games important?
They are just for entertainment
They connect us to Māori culture and tikanga
They are easier than modern games
They don't require any equipment
9. Describe how to play the mahi ā-rehia game you learned. Include at least 3 steps:
10. Draw a diagram showing how the traditional game is played:
📚 Part 4: Kupu Hou (New Vocabulary)
11. Match the Māori words with their English meanings:
1. Manuhiri
2. Karanga
3. Manaakitanga
4. Noho marae
5. Kaumātua
A. Hospitality and care
B. Staying overnight on marae
C. Visitors/guests
D. Elders
E. Ceremonial call of welcome
12. Use three of the kupu hou (new words) in sentences about marae tikanga:
💭 Part 5: Reflection and Values
13. How do marae tikanga help build relationships and community? Give two examples:
14. Check the Māori values that are important on the marae:
Whakawhanaungatanga (building relationships)
Manaakitanga (hospitality)
Kotahitanga (unity)
Competition
Individual achievement
15. Write a short reflection about what you learned in this unit and how it connects to your own life:
16. Draw or design something that represents the importance of marae tikanga to you:
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