This term, our focus will be on Sustainability of habitats, and Matariki.
Key Learning Areas: Science, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, The Arts, Literacy
Big Ideas:
We are connected to the land (whenua).
We have a responsibility to care for our environment (kaitiakitanga).
New Zealand is home to unique and precious living things.
Understanding habitats helps us protect them.
Sustainable practices help us look after our world.
Essential Questions:
What living things share our whenua?
How can we be a kaitiaki of our environment?
What makes New Zealand's plants and animals special?
Where do different creatures live, and why?
How can we help keep our environment healthy?