Kio Ra Hi Exploration Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Quick Check (Multiple Choice)

1. According to common Kī-o-rahi rules, teams typically have how many players each?

2. Check the equipment normally used in Kī-o-rahi:

A small round ball (kia)

Boundary markers / pou

Goal posts and net

A central target or tūpa

3. Typical duration for a single Kī-o-rahi match is:

20 minutes

30–40 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

4. Which best describes the main objective of Kī-o-rahi?

Score by getting the ball through a net

Score points by moving the ball, tagging zones and touching the central tūpa

Capture the opponent’s flag

Knock over cones in a relay

5. Which of these statements reflect Kī-o-rahi’s cultural significance? (Check all that apply)

It is linked to Māori oral traditions and stories

Rules and roles reflect tikanga and local customs

It originated in Europe

It is used as a teaching tool in marae and schools

✏️ Part 2: Research & Practical Tasks

6. Research summary: In short, list the number of players, main equipment, basic rules, and typical game duration.

7. Cultural history: In 3–4 sentences, describe the origin, meaning and significance of Kī-o-rahi to Māori communities. Include one source you used.

8. Practical drawing: Sketch the playing area and mark the tūpa, pou (boundary markers) and key zones. If you have a photo or diagram, paste or attach it here.

Image source / credit: ________________________________________

9. Lesson plan task: Plan a 20-minute mini-session for Year 12 students. State team sizes, warm-up (brief), key safety checks, and one coaching point.