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WALT: describe what mana is and to be able to describe aspects of our own mana.
My Mana
My Mana
What is mana?
Discuss each question with your class or group.
Where are you from? Where were you born?
Do you have tribal or clan connections?
What is special about you?
What is a quality that you have?
What quality would your friends say you have?
Do you have a skill, quality or talent that you may have inherited?
What is one thing that you value most about yourself?
What is a symbol or picture or colour that could represent you?
Fill in the middle of your mana wheel.
Mana Atua - Mana that is passed down to us from our ancestors.
Mana Tangata - Mana that comes from your unique skills and talents, your actions, thoughts, and deeds.
Mana Whenua - Your connection to the environment.
Papatūānuku Section
Papatūānuku Section
Papatūānuku is the foundation that holds us all up. Papatūānuku is about making something strong and sustainable. In our mana model, the Papatūānuku section contains all the things that support us.
Papatūānuku is the foundation that holds us all up. Papatūānuku is about making something strong and sustainable. In our mana model, the Papatūānuku section contains all the things that support us.
WALT: describe the important people in our lives.
Tangata/People
Tangata/People
Discuss the question with your class or group.
Tangata/People: Who are the people that you are close to, who love and care about you?
Fill in the tangata section of your mana wheel.
WALT: describe the important places in our lives.
Whenua/Place
Whenua/Place
Discuss the question with your class or group.
Whenua/Place: What place or where do you feel connected, safe and happy?
Fill in the whenua section of your mana wheel.
WALT: describe our unique interests.
Ngā Mahi ā Rēhia /Hobbies, Interests, Groups
Ngā Mahi ā Rēhia /Hobbies, Interests, Groups
Discuss the question with your class or group.
Ngā mahi ā rēhia/hobbies, interests, groups: What are you interested in, passionate about, good at, enjoy doing, and who do you share these interests with?
Fill in the ngā mahi ā rēhia section of your mana wheel.
WALT: describe why objects that are important to us.
Taonga/Treasures
Taonga/Treasures
Discuss the question with your class or group.
Taonga/treasures: What is something you have that you treasure - what does it mean to you?
Fill in the toanga section of your mana wheel.
WALT: describe believes and values that are important to us.
Wairuatanga/ Beliefs and Values
Wairuatanga/ Beliefs and Values
Discuss the question with your class or group.
Wairuatanga/ beliefs and values: What do you believe in? How do you think people should behave towards one another?
Fill in the wairuatanga section of your mana wheel.
WALT: explain how we care for ourselves and others.
Tiaki i a koe - Manākitanga/ Self-Care and Care of Others
Tiaki i a koe - Manākitanga/ Self-Care and Care of Others
Discuss the question with your class or group.
Tiaki i a koe - Manākitanga/ Self-Care and Care of Others: How do you look after yourself? What calms and restores you and keeps you centred? How do you look after yourself?
Fill in the wairuatanga section of your mana wheel.
Ranginui Section
Ranginui Section
Ranginui is a space that is always changing, it is the balance and is in partnership with Papatūānuku. In our mana model, the ranginui section contains the reactions we have to life's challenges.
Ranginui is a space that is always changing, it is the balance and is in partnership with Papatūānuku. In our mana model, the ranginui section contains the reactions we have to life's challenges.
WALT: recognise the signals in our bodies that tell us how we feel.
WALT: understand and express our feelings.
Rongo Mā Tāne
Rongo Mā Tāne
Rongo mā Tāne
Rongo mā Tāne is the atua (guardian) of peace, peaceful actions and productivity.
Positive State
- peace and productivity.
-Feelings of love, joy, happiness, confidence, contentment, and peace.
Negative State
- too relaxed, bored, unchallenged, and smug.
What does it sound like, look like and feel like when you are in this state?
What would I see, hear, or even smell if I was looking at you in this state?
What is the feeling?
What do you notice in your body? e.g. quite relaxed or an increased heartbeat, growing anxiety, fear, anger etc.?
What is a colour, animal or object that best describes this state for you?
Māui
Māui
Māui
Māui is the adventurer and the trickster who is inquisitive.
Positive State
-overcomes challenges.
-Sees problems.
-Clever and skillful.
Negative State
-rash - does things without thinking.
-Implusive and tricky.
What does it sound like, look like and feel like when you are in this state?
What would I see, hear, or even smell if I was observing you in this state?
What is the feeling?
Do you notice any physical response - quite relaxed or an increased heartbeat, growing anxiety, fear, anger etc.?
What is a colour, animal or object that best describes this state for you?
Rūamoko
Rūamoko
Ruāmoko
Ruāmoko got left behind when he would have liked to have joined in with his brothers.
Positive State
a comfort
fertilizes the soil
Problem solver.
Powerful.
Negative State
resentful, hurt, and angry.
Jealous.
What does it sound like, look like and feel like when you are in this state?
What would I see, hear, or even smell if I was observing you in this state?
What is the feeling?
Do you notice any physical response - quite relaxed or an increased heartbeat, growing anxiety, fear, anger etc.?
What is a colour, animal or object that best describes this state for you?
Tūmatauenga
Tūmatauenga
Tūmatauenga
Tūmatauenga
Tūmatauenga is a warrior,
Positive State
strong brave, and courageous.
Negative State
He can hurt,
scary
destructive
What does it sound like, look like and feel like when you are in this state?
What would I see, hear, or even smell if I was observing you in this state?
What is the feeling?
Do you notice any physical response - quite relaxed or an increased heartbeat, growing anxiety, fear, anger etc.?
What is a colour, animal or object that best describes this state for you?
Tāwhirimātea
Tāwhirimātea
Tāwhirimātea
Tāwhirimātea
Tāwhirimātea is empathetic (understanding). He felt bad about his parents being separated. He is very emotional.
Tāwhirimātea is empathetic (understanding). He felt bad about his parents being separated. He is very emotional.
Positive State
-caring, compassionate.
-provides a fresh start.
-powerful
Negative State
-Confused, upset
-He is scary
-shame and blame
What does it sound like, look like and feel like when you are in this state?
What would I see, hear, or even smell if I was observing you in this state?
What is the feeling?
Do you notice any physical response - quite relaxed or an increased heartbeat, growing anxiety, fear, anger etc.?
What is a colour, animal or object that best describes this state for you?
Tangaroa
Tangaroa
Tangaroa
Tangaroa
Tangaroa is a giver and taker of life.
Tangaroa is a giver and taker of life.
Positive State
-Calm, reflective.
-Self-contained.
Negative State
-lost
-lost
- depressed, worried, anxious
- depressed, worried, anxious
-isolated from everyone.
-isolated from everyone.
What does it sound like, look like and feel like when you are in this state?
What would I see, hear, or even smell if I was observing you in this state?
What is the feeling?
Do you notice any physical response - quite relaxed or an increased heartbeat, growing anxiety, fear, anger etc.?
What is a colour, animal or object that best describes this state for you?
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