Hauora and Nutrition

Year Level

Year 10

Duration

60 minutes

Group Size

25 students

WALT (We Are Learning To)

Understand the concept of Hauora and its four dimensions: physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
Explore how Hauora relates to nutrition and food choices.
Reflect on how different food choices can impact each dimension of Hauora.

Curriculum Links

Technology Learning Area:

Technological practice and knowledge: Understanding how nutrition choices affect wellbeing, and applying this understanding to develop solutions for budget-friendly dinners.
Engaging in brief design thinking by exploring the problem space through Hauora.

Health and Physical Education (HPE) Links:

Understanding Hauora as a holistic concept of health (physical, mental/emotional, social, spiritual).
Developing personal and social capability regarding wellbeing.
Exploring decision-making about food and nutrition.

Key Competencies:

Managing self: Making informed choices about food and health.
Relating to others: Understanding the social dimension of Hauora.
Thinking: Critical thinking about nutrition and wellbeing.

This aligns with the principles of the New Zealand Curriculum to incorporate Hauora, the holistic Māori health model, promoting cultural responsiveness and wellbeing for all students (New Zealand Curriculum principles and values).

Success Criteria

By the end of the lesson students will:

Describe the four dimensions of Hauora and explain how each relates to food and nutrition.
Identify examples of how food choices can support or harm each dimension of Hauora.
Participate actively in group discussions and activities relating to nutrition and wellbeing.
Reflect on their own food choices in relation to Hauora.

Resources

Whiteboard or smartboard
Printed Hauora posters or digital slide with four dimensions
Worksheets with short case studies/scenarios about food choices affecting Hauora
Starter questions prompt sheet
Markers and pens
Dyslexia-friendly fonts and formatting on all printed materials
Optional: short video or animation introducing Hauora (if accessible)

Lesson Outline

Introduction (10 minutes)

Set the context: Briefly introduce the unit "Nourish with Budget-Friendly Dinners," highlighting the importance of nutrition for wellbeing.
Engage prior knowledge: Ask students what they understand by Hauora and if they know the four dimensions.
Present the four dimensions of Hauora visually: physical, mental/emotional, social, and spiritual.
Explain each dimension with specific examples related to food:
Physical: Eating nutritious food for energy and body function.
Mental/Emotional: Feeling good mentally when eating well; avoiding poor nutrition that may impact mood.
Social: Sharing meals, eating with family/friends.
Spiritual: Food that connects to culture, beliefs, and respect for food sources.
Use culturally responsive language to value Māori perspectives on wellbeing.

Exploration and Activity (30 minutes)

Activity 1: Dimensions and Food Choices (15 mins)

Divide the class into 4 groups, each group focuses on one dimension of Hauora.
Provide a worksheet with scenarios related to their dimension (e.g., skipping meals affects physical health; eating with family enhances social wellbeing).
Groups discuss how food choices impact their assigned dimension.
Encourage representation of their ideas visually or written in their workbook.

Activity 2: Group Sharing and Class Discussion (10 mins)

Each group presents key points about their dimension and food relationships.
As a class, discuss overlaps between dimensions and how all are interconnected.

Activity 3: Personal Reflection (5 mins)

Students individually reflect on how their own eating habits support or challenge each dimension of Hauora.
Use a structured worksheet or journal prompt for guided reflection.

Conclusion and Connecting (10 minutes)

Summarise the key learning points about Hauora and nutrition.
Highlight why nourishing all dimensions is essential for wellbeing.
Preview that in the next lessons, students will apply this understanding to create budget-friendly dinners that nourish Hauora.
Provide an extension challenge for early finishers: Research a traditional Māori food and explain how it supports Hauora.

Differentiation Strategies

For students with learning difficulties or dyslexia:
Use dyslexia-friendly fonts and high-contrast print.
Provide oral instructions and visual supports.
Allow for verbal or visual responses rather than written only.
Pair students for peer support.
For advanced learners:
Encourage deeper inquiry into the spiritual dimension and cultural significance of food.
Challenge them to connect Hauora to real-world nutritional issues and policy.
Extension reading: Explore Māori concepts of food sustainability and its link to spiritual Hauora.
For ELL (English Language Learners):
Pre-teach key vocabulary (e.g., physical, mental, social, spiritual).
Use visual aids and examples.
Allow use of first language in group discussions if helpful.

Assessment and Feedback

Formative assessment through observation of group discussions and presentations.
Collect personal reflection worksheets to check understanding.
Use questioning throughout to gauge student understanding.
Provide positive feedback on application of Hauora ideas and cultural understanding.
Inform students how this foundation will support their design and technology work around nutrition.

Notes for Teachers

Incorporate te reo Māori and tikanga where possible to reinforce cultural context.
Connect Hauora with students’ everyday lives and encourage open sharing.
Use positive and inclusive language to support diverse learners.
Model the integration of Hauora into technology and nutrition decision-making.

This lesson plan supports Year 10 students to engage holistically with nutrition through the Māori health model Hauora, fitting within the New Zealand Curriculum's vision for culturally responsive, integrated learning in Technology and Health contexts.

Teaching Instructions