1. Taonga Station Walk (25 mins)
- Carousel through stations highlighting whakairo, tukutuku, ta moko/kirituhi, raranga, taonga pūoro.
- At each, identify what knowledge is stored, how itās accessed, and who safeguards it.
Focus PÄtai for this wÄnanga
- How do traditional arts and kÅrero tuku iho function as knowledge technologies?
- How can digital tools amplify, not replace, mÄtauranga MÄori?
- What responsibilities do we carry when sharing or archiving iwi and whÄnau stories?
Learning Intentions
- Analyse MÄori art forms and oral traditions as repositories of knowledge.
- Plan a contemporary project that preserves or revitalises mÄtauranga.
- Collaborate with whÄnau/hapori partners to ensure tikanga-led outcomes.
Success Criteria (Äkonga-facing)
- I can explain how a chosen art form or pÅ«rÄkau encodes mÄtauranga.
- I can prototype a creative project that honours tikanga and includes whÄnau voices.
- I can articulate how my project serves our community today.
Te MÄtaiaho Threads
- Tangata Whenuatanga ā whakapapa-informed practice, intergenerational stewardship.
- NgÄ Toi | Arts ā creating, presenting, and responding to cultural taonga.
- Hauora & Citizenship ā sustaining wellbeing through cultural agency and community service.
š©āš« Teaching Instructions ā Contemporary Te Ao MÄori Project WÄnanga
Bring together artefact photos, audio recorders, and digital devices. Encourage Äkonga to rotate between traditional knowledge stations and the project studio. The checklist below supports pacing and tikanga.
Kaiako Checklist:
- Before learning: Use kÅrero starters to confirm whose knowledge will be highlighted and what permissions are required.
- During learning: Move between stations (NgÄ Toi, PÅ«rÄkau, Digital Toolkit, Project Studio) capturing notes.
- After learning: Guide groups through the project pitch cards and schedule whÄnau feedback opportunities.
Haerenga Ako ā Lesson Flow (90 minutes)
2. PÅ«rÄkau & Oral Histories (20 mins)
- Listen to curated excerpts (Waka Huia, kaupapa podcasts, whÄnau recordings).
- Analyse how storytellers structure memory: repetition, metaphor, waiata, call-and-response.
3. Digital Toolkit Lab (15 mins)
Purpose: Explore tools that can host or enhance mÄtauranga safely.
š Digital Tikanga
Checklist:
- Global Permission: Do not post whakapapa or taonga to public clouds (TikTok/YouTube) without direct whÄnau permission.
- Data Sovereignty: Use platforms where you own the content (StoryMap, local files) rather than those that claim ownership.
- Context: Ensure stories are not separated from their meaning or used for commercial gain.
4. Project Studio (30 mins)
- In groups, choose a mÄtauranga focus and draft a project blueprint (purpose, audience, taonga, platform, tikanga).
- Assign roles (kaiarotake, kaitito kÅrero, kaiwhakatangi, kaituku raraunga, kaitohu tikanga).
š Project Pitch Sprint (15 mins)
Pitch Card
Groups complete a one-page pitch: kaupapa, taonga, digital/analogue outputs, tikanga protections, whÄnau partners, success measures.
Feedback Carousel
Rotate pitches. Peers provide mana-enhancing feedback: āHe mea mÄ«haroā¦ā, āHei whakapai akeā¦ā, āHe pÄtai mÄ mÄtouā¦ā.
WhÄnau Permission Script
"Kia ora [Name], we are learning about preserving knowledge in class. I would love to interview you about [Topic/Ancestor] for my project. I will check with you before sharing anything. Is this okay?"
š MÄtainuku & MÄtairea ā Aromatawai
MÄtainuku Evidence ā Äkonga Canā¦
- Explain how chosen taonga, art forms, or pÅ«rÄkau encode knowledge and values.
- Document insights from whÄnau interviews or oral histories with accurate referencing.
- Outline tikanga considerations to protect knowledge throughout the project.
MÄtairea Evidence ā Äkonga Canā¦
- Produce a project pitch integrating traditional and contemporary approaches.
- Identify community partners and plan how outputs will serve them.
- Reflect on their role as knowledge carriers with a personal action statement.
Moderation tag: U1L5-taonga-project
Differentiation & Wellbeing
- Offer choice of medium (digital, visual, oral, performance-based).
- Provide alternative pathways for students with sensitive whakapapa stories (opt-in sharing).
- Check in about time commitments outside kura; adjust project scope where needed.
š§ŗ WhÄnau & Hapori Partnerships
KÅrero ki te WhÄnau
- Send home project summary + consent form outlining kaupapa, intended outputs, and how whÄnau will be credited.
- Invite whÄnau to contribute artefacts, stories, or feedback at checkpoints.
- Offer a flexible sharing format (hui, digital gallery, printed booklet) decided alongside whÄnau.
Next Steps
- Schedule presentation/launch date and confirm tikanga (karakia, waiata, acknowledgements).
- Upload whÄnau feedback to moderation folder tagged
U1L5-whanau. - Plan reflection circle after the showcase to review impact and ongoing responsibilities.
Whakaaro ā Closing Reflection
We conclude the unit by pledging to carry mÄtauranga with integrity. Each Äkonga shares one commitment for continuing their project or supporting whÄnau knowledge after the showcase.
āHe taonga tuku iho te mÄtauranga ā knowledge is a treasured inheritance.ā
š¬ Media Anchor
Use this clip to examine how contemporary performance and storytelling carry mÄtauranga into modern spaces.
- Pause and discuss: What cultural values are encoded through movement, language, and performance in this clip?
- Transfer task: Add one storytelling technique from the clip into your project pitch card.
Curriculum alignment
- Identity, Culture, and Organisation: Understand how cultural identity shapes participation in society ā whakapapa, tikanga, and mana as foundations of MÄori identity in Aotearoa New Zealand.