Symbols of the Māori Crown

Symbols of the Māori Crown

Te Reo Māori - Year 6 Lesson 2: Māori Monarchy Uncovered 30 minutes

Ngā Whāinga Ako - Learning Objectives

Identify key symbols of the Māori Monarchy Use Te Reo Māori vocabulary for these symbols Create visual art showing understanding Express ideas about mana and cultural identity

Ko wai te Māori King?

Think about what you learned in our last lesson Who is the current Māori King? What makes someone a leader?

Korowai - The Sacred Cloak

Ko te korowai - a special woven cloak Made with feathers and traditional patterns Shows mana (spiritual power) and leadership Worn by important people at special times

Ngā Tohu - Symbols of the Crown

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He tohu mana ngā kākahu

These cloaks are symbols of authority Traditional Māori saying about the power of ceremonial garments

The Story of Korowai

Create Your Own Korowai Art

Use paper, colored pencils, and art materials Design your own korowai pattern Include feathers, colors, and special designs Think about what your korowai would represent

Reflection - Whakaaro

He aha te mea nui mōu i roto i ēnei tohu? What is most important to you about these symbols? How do we show respect for the Māori King's mana?

Kia ora - What We Learned Today

Korowai are sacred cloaks showing mana Symbols connect us to Māori leadership Art helps us understand culture We can show respect through learning