Exploring Tangaroa's Ocean Pathways
Ngā Ararau o Tangaroa Year 5 Ocean Inquiry Learning about our moana
WALT - We Are Learning To
Understand that the ocean (moana) is an important part of our world Learn about Tangaroa as kaitiaki of the ocean Explore different ways we can learn about the ocean
Ocean Experience - What Do You Know?
Close your eyes and listen to ocean sounds What images come to mind? Share what you already know about the ocean Why do you think the ocean is important?
Meet Tangaroa - Atua of the Moana
Tangaroa is the Māori god of the ocean He is kaitiaki (guardian) of all sea life Protects fish, whales, dolphins and ocean creatures In te ao Māori, the ocean belongs to Tangaroa
Kaitiakitanga - Our Responsibility
If Tangaroa is the guardian of the ocean... What is our role as humans? How can we be kaitiaki too?
Ngā Ararau o Tangaroa - Ocean Pathways
8 different ways to explore Tangaroa's world Each pathway teaches us something special You'll choose which pathways interest you most Let's discover what each pathway offers!
Pathway Examples
{"left":"🐠 Ocean Habitats - coral reefs, deep sea trenches, kelp forests\n🐬 Ocean Life - whales, sharks, jellyfish, seahorses\n🚢 Human Connections - fishing, shipping, recreation\n⚓ Technology & Sea - submarines, sonar, underwater cameras","right":"🌍 Environmental Issues - plastic pollution, overfishing\n🔬 Science of the Sea - tides, currents, marine biology\n🧜 Myths & Legends - taniwha, mermaids, sea monsters\n🌱 Sustainable Futures - marine reserves, clean energy"}
What Interests Me? - Choose Your Pathways
Look at the pathway images and descriptions Choose 1-2 pathways that interest you most Draw your favourite pathway OR write: 'I am interested in ___ because ___' Think about what you'd like to discover!
Success Criteria - Can You...
Explain who Tangaroa is and his role as kaitiaki? Name different parts of the ocean world? Share one area you are interested in learning more about? Describe how we can be guardians of the ocean too?
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