Papatūānuku has a tummy ache!

Written by: A J Copping, Illustrated by Renee Cadigan

This Earth is where we live, where we grow our food and from which we gain sustenance. As we continue to full our landfills with toxic biodegradable rubbish, her puku and friendly worms are all suffering.

What can children do to help save Papatūanuku and secure a healthy sustainable future?

Environmental Issues

Day 1 - What are the ways the children help Papatuanuku in the story?

What are some other ways we could help Papatuanuku?

Let's make a class list!

Read Chapter: Rubbish That Won't Rot

Day 2 - Do a litter survey to find out how much there is around the school.

Was it as much as you thought there would be?Don't forget to pick it up as you go!

Create a class display

Day 3 - How does it make you feel to put rubbish you find in the playground into Papatuanuku's tummy?

Video: The Story of Plastic

Day 4 - What is one fact you learnt from this video. Let's share it in a class video.