🌿 Part 1: Understanding Identity in Te Ao Māori

1. What does the whakataukī "Ko tōu reo, ko tōku reo, te tuakiri tangata" mean to you?

Language is just words we speak

Language is a fundamental part of who we are

Only Māori language shapes identity

Language doesn't affect identity

2. Which of these are key concepts that shape identity in Te Ao Māori? (Choose all that apply)

Whakapapa (genealogy)

Whānau (family)

Whenua (land)

Tikanga (customs)

Money and possessions

3. Why is whakapapa important to Māori identity?

It connects people to their ancestors and land

It's just a family tree

It only matters for older people

It's not really important today

🗺️ Part 2: Your Identity Map

4. Complete your personal identity connections:

My name and its meaning (if known): _________________________________

My whānau connections: _________________________________

Places that are significant to me: _________________________________

Languages I speak or am learning: _________________________________

Cultural practices I participate in: _________________________________

5. How does understanding your whakapapa help you connect with your community?

6. Describe one way that tikanga Māori supports and nurtures identity within whānau:

💭 Part 3: Reflection and Connection

7. How can we show respect for others' cultural identities in our classroom and community?

8. Complete this reflection: "Understanding my identity helps me connect with my community because..."

9. Home Learning Preparation: Write down one question you want to ask your whānau about your family's whakapapa or cultural stories:

Māori Identity Mapping

Māori Identity Mapping

🌿 Part 1: Understanding Identity in Te Ao Māori

🗺️ Part 2: Your Identity Map

💭 Part 3: Reflection and Connection

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