Taiao - Our Local Environment
Time: 4 periods
Learning Objectives:
Students will identify and research native flora and fauna of the Howick and surrounding area.
Students will explore the concept of Taiao and its significance in Māori culture.
Key Concepts:
Taiao: The natural world, encompassing all living and non-living things.
Whakapapa: Genealogy and interconnectedness of all things.
Mauri: Life force or essence.