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Te Arawa Waka History
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Te Arawa Waka History
🚣 Part 1: Te Arawa Waka Knowledge
1. What is a waka?
A type of food
A traditional Māori canoe
A house
A mountain
2. Te Arawa waka is important to which iwi?
Ngāti Tuwharetoa
Te Arawa iwi
Ngāti Porou
Tainui
3. Which of these are important parts of waka history? (Choose all that apply)
The journey from Hawaiki
Connection to ancestors
Identity for iwi
Modern cars
4. Fill in the blanks using the words: ancestors, journey, iwi
Te Arawa waka made a long _____________ from Hawaiki. It connects Te Arawa _____________ to their _____________.
✍️ Part 2: Understanding and Reflection
5. Why is Te Arawa waka considered a taonga (treasure) for Te Arawa iwi?
6. What does tūrangawaewae mean and how does Te Arawa waka connect to this?
7. Complete this sentence: "Te Arawa waka is important to me because..."
8. Draw one thing that you think is special about Te Arawa waka and write one sentence explaining your drawing.
🌊 Part 3: Waka Values
9. Match the Māori values with their meanings by drawing lines:
Manaakitanga
Whanaungatanga
Whakapapa
Family connections
Caring and respect
Ancestral connections
10. How can we show respect when learning about Te Arawa waka and its stories?
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