🎯 Part 1: Understanding Ti Uru

1. What is the main objective of Ti Uru?

To run as fast as possible

Teams compete to control and pass the ball within a defined space

To tackle other players

To score individual points only

2. Which of these are important rules in Ti Uru? (Check all that apply)

No physical force allowed

Passes must be strategic

Players can push opponents

Teamwork is essential

Safety and fairness are important

3. How many players are typically in each Ti Uru team?

🌿 Part 2: Cultural Significance

4. Fill in the blanks about Ti Uru's cultural importance:

Ti Uru is a traditional __________ game that helps develop __________ and thinking skills. It connects physical activity with cultural __________ and promotes the tikanga Māori values of whanaungatanga (relationships) and __________ (respect and care for others).

5. Match the Te Reo Māori terms with their English meanings:

1. Whanaungatanga

2. Manaakitanga

3. Whakamua

4. Whakamuri

A. Forward

B. Backward

C. Relationships

D. Respect and care for others

6. Why do you think traditional Māori games like Ti Uru are important for cultural understanding?

🤝 Part 3: Teamwork and Strategy

7. List three strategies your team could use to be successful in Ti Uru:

Strategy 1: _________________________________

Strategy 2: _________________________________

Strategy 3: _________________________________

8. Draw a diagram showing how your team might position themselves during a Ti Uru game:

9. How does playing Ti Uru help develop teamwork skills?

Players must work alone to win

Players must communicate and cooperate to control the ball

Only the fastest player matters

Individual skills are more important than team skills

🏃‍♀️ Part 4: Game Reflection

10. After playing Ti Uru, what did you find most challenging about the game?

11. What did you enjoy most about playing Ti Uru?

12. How did your team show respect (manaakitanga) during the game?

13. What connections can you make between Ti Uru and other Māori games you have learned about?

Ti Uru Game Introduction

Ti Uru Game Introduction

🎯 Part 1: Understanding Ti Uru

🌿 Part 2: Cultural Significance

🤝 Part 3: Teamwork and Strategy

🏃‍♀️ Part 4: Game Reflection

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