🌿 Mastery Lesson 1: Wairua Foundations - Discovering Inner Strength
A culturally immersive approach to spiritual wellbeing as the foundation of total health
Open Lesson🌱 Mastery Lesson 2: Whenua Connection - My Place in the World
Exploring connection to place, land, and environment as the grounding for all wellbeing
Open Lesson🏛️ Mastery Lesson 3: Building the Foundation - Personal Values Architecture
Students translate identity and whenua insights into a tangible blueprint for their personal whare of wellbeing.
Open Lesson💪 Mastery Lesson 4: Embodied Tinana Practices - Movement as Medicine
Embodied practices that lift mauri, regulate emotions, and keep the whare walls flexible and strong.
Open Lesson🤍 Mastery Lesson 5: Whānau Circle - Integrating the Whare
Celebrating collective growth, weaving stories, and committing to sustained hauora practices.
Open LessonLesson 2: Local Climate Impacts in NZ & Pacific
How do we protect Papatūānuku for future generations? An 8-lesson unit integrating Māori environmental values with climate science.
Open LessonLesson 3: Mātauranga Māori & Climate Knowledge
How do we protect Papatūānuku for future generations? An 8-lesson unit integrating Māori environmental values with climate science.
Open LessonLesson 4: Youth Climate Action
How do we protect Papatūānuku for future generations? An 8-lesson unit integrating Māori environmental values with climate science.
Open LessonLesson 5: Community Solutions
How do we protect Papatūānuku for future generations? An 8-lesson unit integrating Māori environmental values with climate science.
Open LessonLesson 6: Carbon Footprint
How do we protect Papatūānuku for future generations? An 8-lesson unit integrating Māori environmental values with climate science.
Open LessonLesson 7: Kaitiaki Action Plan
How do we protect Papatūānuku for future generations? An 8-lesson unit integrating Māori environmental values with climate science.
Open LessonLesson 8: Reflection & Commitment
How do we protect Papatūānuku for future generations? An 8-lesson unit integrating Māori environmental values with climate science.
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 1: Phonics Foundations 1
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 10: Complex Patterns 2
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 11: Fluency Building 1
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 12: Fluency Building 2
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 13: R-Controlled Vowels
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 14: Multisyllabic Words
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 15: Application Lab
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 16: Assessment & Celebration
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 2: Phonics Foundations 2
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 3: CVC Word Building
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 4: Blending & Segmenting
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 5: Consonant Digraphs - ch, sh, th, ng
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 6: Long Vowel Patterns
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 7: Prefixes & Suffixes
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 8: Morphology Practice
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonLiteracy Lesson 9: Complex Patterns 1
Evidence-based systematic phonics instruction using 'The Code' methodology for Year 7-8 students needing foundational literacy support
Open LessonWeek 1 Lesson 1: What Makes a Society?
Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead
Open LessonWeek 2 Lesson 1: Government Systems Deep-Dive
Students experience democratic decision-making firsthand through classroom simulations, then analyse the strengths and challenges of democratic systems...
Open LessonSystems Lesson 5.1: Design Challenge Launch
A complete 75-minute launch lesson for the Y8 systems thinking society design challenge, with student design tasks, templates, critique protocols, and curriculu
Open Lesson🌿 Whakapapa & Identity
Foundation unit exploring Māori worldviews, identity, and knowledge systems — Years 7–10, Social Studies / Te Reo Māori / The Arts
Open Lesson🌙 Mātauranga Māori — Traditional Knowledge
Foundation unit exploring Māori worldviews, identity, and knowledge systems — Years 7–10, Social Studies / Te Reo Māori / The Arts
Open Lesson🥁 Haka — Taonga of Expression and Power
Foundation unit exploring Māori worldviews, identity, and knowledge systems — Years 7–10, Social Studies / Te Reo Māori / The Arts
Open Lesson📜 Te Tiriti o Waitangi — Partnership, Protection, Participation
Foundation unit exploring Māori worldviews, identity, and knowledge systems — Years 7–10, Social Studies / Te Reo Māori / The Arts
Open Lesson🚀 Contemporary Applications — Tino Rangatiratanga Now
Foundation unit exploring Māori worldviews, identity, and knowledge systems — Years 7–10, Social Studies / Te Reo Māori / The Arts
Open LessonUnit 11 Lesson 1: He Tīmatanga
Introductory kōrero pathway focusing on pronunciation, greetings, and identity.
Open LessonUnit 11 Lesson 2: Ko Wai Au? - Pepeha and Identity
Unit 11 Lesson 2: Ko Wai Au? - Pepeha and Identity: Pepeha and identity kōrero rooted in place, people, and belonging. Free NZ curriculum resource from Te Kete
Open LessonUnit 11 Lesson 3: Tikanga in Kōrerorero
Introduce the tikanga concepts: manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, aroha, tapu/noa. Students create quick definitions with an example in English or reo Māori.
Open LessonUnit 11 Lesson 4: Whānau Connections
Unit 11 Lesson 4: Whānau Connections - Relationships and Questions: Building whānau vocabulary, relationships, and question forms. Free NZ curriculum resource f
Open LessonUnit 11 Lesson 5: Kōrerorero o Ia Rā
Students greet three classmates using the greeting handout. Encourage natural pace and clear vowel sounds.
Open Lesson🌌 Big Why: Māori innovation is sophisticated science
Counter-narrative to colonial histories, highlighting Māori perspectives and ongoing fight for tino rangatiratanga
Open LessonThe Aotearoa Wars: A War of Strategy and Sovereignty
Counter-narrative to colonial histories, highlighting Māori perspectives and ongoing fight for tino rangatiratanga
Open LessonThe 20th Century Fight for Rights: Activism & Urbanisation
Counter-narrative to colonial histories, highlighting Māori perspectives and ongoing fight for tino rangatiratanga
Open Lesson🔥 The Fire of Activism: The Fight for Tino Rangatiratanga
Counter-narrative to colonial histories, highlighting Māori perspectives and ongoing fight for tino rangatiratanga
Open Lesson⚖️ The Path to Redress: Waitangi Tribunal & Modern Settlements
Counter-narrative to colonial histories, highlighting Māori perspectives and ongoing fight for tino rangatiratanga
Open LessonUnit 3, Lesson 1: Dual Knowledge Systems Foundation
Students explore how traditional Māori science and modern STEM represent different but equally valid approaches to understanding the natural world,...
Open LessonUnit 3, Lesson 2: Environmental Science & Kaitiakitanga
Students learn to observe and understand environmental health indicators through both traditional Māori knowledge and modern scientific methods,...
Open LessonUnit 3, Lesson 3: Mathematics in Cultural Context
Students explore how mathematical concepts are embedded in Māori cultural practices, from the geometric patterns in traditional art to the probability...
Open LessonUnit 3, Lesson 4: Technology & Innovation
Students apply their integrated knowledge of traditional wisdom and modern STEM to design innovative solutions for contemporary environmental...
Open LessonUnit 3, Lesson 5: Community Science Projects
Students synthesise their learning by designing and implementing community science projects that demonstrate environmental leadership, combining...
Open LessonUnit 4, Lesson 2: Environmental Science &
This lesson builds on the concept of indigenous science by focusing on traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). Students will learn how to read the...
Open LessonUnit 4, Lesson 3: Mathematics in Cultural Context
Share the narrative: the marae feeds 120 whānau during kaupapa, with current budget allocations shown below. Ask ākonga to spot trends and areas to...
Open LessonUnit 4, Lesson 4: Technology & Innovation
Ākonga investigate Māori-led innovations, analyse how technology can uphold kaitiakitanga, and run a co-design sprint. They use data to justify...
Open LessonUnit 4, Lesson 5: Community Science Projects
This capstone lesson is about taking the knowledge and skills developed throughout the unit and applying them to real-world action. Students will...
Open LessonUnit 5 Lesson 1: Indigenous Worldviews
Students individually reflect on their own cultural values and worldview:
Open LessonLesson 2: Colonialism as Global System
Understanding Patterns of Extraction and Control Across Indigenous Territories
Open LessonLesson 3: Resistance Networks
How Indigenous Peoples Worldwide Connected, Organised, and Fought Back
Open LessonLesson 4: Climate Justice Leadership
Lesson 4: Climate Justice Leadership: Indigenous Knowledge Systems Leading Global Environmental Solutions Free NZ curriculum resource from Te Kete Ako.
Open LessonLesson 5: Building Solidarity - Action Plans for Global Indigenous Justice
Students implement one action from their plan and document the process, reflecting on what they learned about solidarity in practice.
Open LessonUnit 6 Lesson 1: Visioning Rangatiratanga 2050
Use the learning objectives section to set success criteria before starting Phase 1.
Open LessonUnit 6 Lesson 2: Innovation through Whakapapa
Use the learning objectives section to name the evidence you want to see in group mahi.
Open LessonUnit 6 Lesson 3: Digital Sovereignty & Youth Voice
Build in time for a safety and wellbeing check-in before any online sharing tasks.
Open LessonUnit 6 Lesson 4: Community Leadership in Action
Invite local voices where possible (iwi, council, NGOs) to strengthen authenticity.
Open LessonUnit 6 Lesson 5: Collective Action Project Launch
Plan for consent, safety, and whānau/iwi engagement before any public-facing action.
Open LessonLesson 4: Tech Innovation - Designing Culturally-Responsive Digital Tools
Students interview a whānau member or community elder about a technology problem they face, and sketch a culturally-responsive solution.
Open LessonLesson 5: Digital Futures - Envisioning Māori Digital Sovereignty in 2050
Lesson from the shared pool.
Open LessonUnit 8 Lesson 1: Introduction to Te Whare Tapa Whā
Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā framework for balanced physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
Open LessonUnit 8 Lesson 10: Taha Hinengaro
Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā framework for balanced physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
Open LessonUnit 8 Lesson 2: Taha Tinana - Physical Wellbeing
Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā framework for balanced physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
Open LessonUnit 8 Lesson 3: Nutrition & Kai
Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā framework for balanced physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
Open LessonUnit 8 Lesson 4: Movement & Exercise - Finding Your
Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā framework for balanced physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
Open LessonUnit 8 Lesson 5: Sleep, Rest & Recovery
Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā framework for balanced physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
Open LessonUnit 8 Lesson 6: Taha Hinengaro
Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā framework for balanced physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
Open LessonTaha Hinengaro – Stress, Anxiety & Coping Strategies
Understanding the stress response, naming triggers, and building a personalised coping toolkit grounded in Te Whare Tapa Whā.
Open LessonUnit 8 Lesson 8: Taha Hinengaro
Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā framework for balanced physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
Open LessonTaha Hinengaro – Depression Awareness & Help-Seeking
Building respectful, informed relationship with your body through knowledge and self-awareness
Open Lesson🌱 Environmental Action Taiao Project
"How Do We Fix What's Broken in Our Environment?" — A 6-week journey where students use both mātauranga Māori and modern science to take real action on..."
Open Lesson🔍 Week 1: Environmental Detective — Investigating What's Wrong
"How Do We Fix What's Broken in Our Environment?" — A 6-week journey where students use both mātauranga Māori and modern science to take real action on..."
Open Lesson💧 Week 2: Water Health Check — Testing Our Wai
"How Do We Fix What's Broken in Our Environment?" — A 6-week journey where students use both mātauranga Māori and modern science to take real action on..."
Open Lesson🌿 Week 3: Biodiversity Count — Measuring Life Diversity
"How Do We Fix What's Broken in Our Environment?" — A 6-week journey where students use both mātauranga Māori and modern science to take real action on..."
Open Lesson📊 Week 4: Climate Data Analysis — Reading Nature's Warning Signs
"How Do We Fix What's Broken in Our Environment?" — A 6-week journey where students use both mātauranga Māori and modern science to take real action on..."
Open Lesson🔬 Week 5: Solution Testing — Designing Environmental Fixes
"How Do We Fix What's Broken in Our Environment?" — A 6-week journey where students use both mātauranga Māori and modern science to take real action on..."
Open Lesson🌿 Week 6: Action Implementation — Making Real Change
"How Do We Fix What's Broken in Our Environment?" — A 6-week journey where students use both mātauranga Māori and modern science to take real action on..."
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