🔗 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

Instructions: Match each term with its correct definition by writing the letter in the circle.

1. Kaitiakitanga

2. Mana whenua

3. Environmental rights

4. Environmental responsibilities

A. The duties we have to protect and care for the environment

B. Māori concept of guardianship and protection of the environment

C. Authority and connection to the land held by local iwi

D. What people are entitled to regarding a clean and healthy environment

✍️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the Māori view of the environment. Include the concept of kaitiakitanga in your answer.

2. Choose one other culture (e.g., Pasifika, Western scientific, or another culture you know about) and describe their view of the environment.

Culture chosen: _________________

🔄 Part 3: Compare and Contrast

3. Compare Māori and Western scientific views on environmental responsibilities. List at least two similarities and two differences.

Similarities:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

Differences:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

4. Reflective Writing: How can understanding different cultural perspectives on the environment change the way we take care of our environment here in Aotearoa?

Use these sentence starters if helpful:

• One way Māori see the environment is...

• This is different from Western views because...

• By understanding both perspectives, we could...

• In my community, this might mean...

Cultural Environmental Perspectives

Cultural Environmental Perspectives

🔗 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

✍️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

🔄 Part 3: Compare and Contrast

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