University of Waikato
Māui and the Sun
Using a Maori legend, How Maui Tamed the Sun, youngsters are introduced to the importance of sunlight to civilization. Teach them about nuclear fusion that occurs to produce the solar energy we later receive on Earth as electromagnetic...
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Maori Bird Kite
Students research the origins and themes of kites, especially those made by the Maori people of New Zealand. They build and decorate a kite with an authentic Maori theme. Students fly their kites and adjust them as needed for stability.
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Words in the News: New Maori King
Young scholars work together in groups to identify new vocabulary words. They read a story about the new Maori King in New Zealand and answer questions. They also examine reported speech in the article.
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Maori Stick Game
Students explore Maori culture in the New Zealand area and play the Maori Stick Game.
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Social Studies: Treaty Comparisons of Indigenous People
Young scholars assess the Treaty of Waitangi and compare it to various Native American treaties. After discussing the legal issues of the treaties, they role-play as groups representing a nation-state and indigenous people who negotiate...
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Women And Leadership
Students view scenes from movie Whale Rider, research roles of women in Maori society, examine roles of women in relation to Paikea's predicament in Whale Rider, compare roles to those of women in American society, interview two or three...
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The Encyclopedia of New Zealand: New Zealand in Brief
Welcome to New Zealand! Enjoy this colorful and fact filled web site as you click on any of the following main topics: government, people, economy, Maori, history, leisure, environment, society - to learn more about this island country.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Maori Language
Get the basic phrases and vocabulary words of the Maori language. This is what the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand speak.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Cook Islands Maori
Discover vocabulary and phrases commonly used in the Cook Islands in the Pacific. Study and practice with the help of online games.
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Indigenous Peoples
Students can explore the cultures of various indigenous peoples around the world, e.g., the Maya of Guatemala, Amazon tribes, the Maori, the Navajo, and the Saami in Norway and Sweden. They will examine what it means to be indigenous and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maori
Countries and Their Cultures spotlights New Zealand's Maori culture. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship; marriage and family; sociopolitical organization; religion and...
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Ana Rupene and Child [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring the Maori story can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Auckland District, New Zealand [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring the Maori story can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Amoko, a New Zealand Girl [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring the Maori story can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Amoko, Eana [And] Hepee [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring the Maori story can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Aboriginal Dwellings and Maori Dwellings in New Zealand
A broad selection of images featuring the Maori story can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Ancienne Maison De Kororokoro [i.e. Kororareka] [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring the Maori story can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.