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Curriculum Alignment

Unit 3: STEM Through Mātauranga Māori

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Curriculum Connections
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Learning Areas
Phase 1
Curriculum Phase

Each statement below is quoted verbatim from Te Mātaiaho (the New Zealand Curriculum). Connections are audited links between this unit's resources and the national curriculum — no paraphrasing, no generated alignment. This unit has 11 audited connections in total — the 5 strongest are shown below.

Core connection
"Communicating design ideas by drawing, building models, or making simple plans"

Where this is taught

Technology Phase 1 Practises
Core connection
"traditional and contemporary Māori art. Observe artwork in public spaces such as galleries, museums, or creative spaces, including artist workshops or online collections. Engage in art-making using visual art conventions from across a range of disciplines, including design, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and toi Māori."
The Arts Phase 1 Teaches
Core connection
"Drawing ideas to help plan what to make Materials, ingredients, and making"

Where this is taught

Technology Phase 1 Practises
Core connection
"Māori and Pacific art forms (e.g. kōwhaiwhai, tapa). Explore ideas from nature, family, culture, and stories like pūrākau. Create art using drawing, painting, stamping, rubbing, and basic printing. Make 3D artworks using materials like clay, collage, and weaving."
The Arts Phase 1 Teaches
Strong support
"Objects are made of different materials."

Where this is taught

Science Phase 1 Teaches