Exploring Māori Culture and Values
Grade 3 Social Studies Learning about New Zealand's Indigenous People
Meet the Māori People
Indigenous people of New Zealand Arrived over 1,000 years ago Rich culture and traditions Strong connection to land and family
Learning to Say 'Kia Ora'
Practice the Māori greeting together Kia ora = Hello or Be well Try saying it to a partner Listen to how it sounds
Three Important Māori Values
Kaitiakitanga - Taking care of nature Whanaungatanga - Strong family relationships Manaakitanga - Being kind and welcoming to others
Why is Land So Special?
In Māori culture, land (whenua) connects people to their ancestors The land provides food, shelter, and identity Taking care of the land means taking care of future generations
Connecting with Our Ancestors
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My Special Place
Draw a place that's special to you Write one sentence about why it's important Think about how you take care of this place Share with a partner if you'd like
What We Learned Today
Māori people have beautiful values about caring for nature, family, and others Land and ancestors are very important in Māori culture We can learn from different cultures to make our world better