Te Kete Ako

Unit 3: STEM + Mātauranga Māori

Vocabulary Word Find - Dual Knowledge Systems

Instructions: Find and circle the words from the word list below. Words may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

Name: __________________ Date: __________ Found: ____ /20

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Find These 20 Words

  • ✓ KAITIAKITANGA
  • ✓ MATAURANGA
  • ✓ WHAKAPAPA
  • ✓ WHENUA
  • ✓ TIKANGA
  • ✓ ECOLOGY
  • ✓ ENVIRONMENT
  • ✓ ECOSYSTEM
  • ✓ BIODIVERSITY
  • ✓ SUSTAINABILITY
  • ✓ INDIGENOUS
  • ✓ SCIENCE
  • ✓ RESEARCH
  • ✓ METHODOLOGY
  • ✓ HYPOTHESIS
  • ✓ OBSERVATION
  • ✓ ANALYSIS
  • ✓ DATA
  • ✓ EVIDENCE
  • ✓ COMMUNITY

📚 Vocabulary Extension

After completing the word find, choose 5 terms (at least 2 in te reo Māori) and write definitions that show how they connect to Unit 3 themes.

1. Term: ________________________

Definition & Unit Connection:

2. Term: ________________________

Definition & Unit Connection:

3. Term: ________________________

Definition & Unit Connection:

4. Term: ________________________

Definition & Unit Connection:

5. Term: ________________________

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📝 Teacher Notes

Purpose: Reinforce key vocabulary from Unit 3, integrating both STEM terminology and te reo Māori environmental concepts.

Use Cases:

  • Lesson starter/settler activity (10 mins)
  • Homework/independent work
  • Formative assessment of vocabulary retention
  • Support for EAL students learning academic terminology

Extension Ideas:

  • Students create their own word find with additional unit vocabulary
  • Challenge: Use 5 words in one meaningful sentence
  • Pair each English term with its te reo Māori equivalent

Answer Key Location: Words are embedded horizontally (rows 1-7) for easier verification.