Part 1: Waka Crew Roles

1. Match each crew member to their job on the waka:

1. Paddler

2. Navigator

3. Lookout

4. Storyteller

5. Thieve

A. Watches for land and danger

B. Uses stars to find the way

C. Moves the waka through water

D. Shares legends and stories

E. Gathers food and supplies

2. Which crew role would you like to have? Circle one:

Paddler

Navigator

Lookout

Storyteller

Thieve

3. Why did you choose this role?

Part 2: Daily Schedule on the Waka

4. Put these daily activities in the correct order. Write 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 next to each activity:

____ Evening storytelling around the fire

____ Morning paddling to start the journey

____ Afternoon rest and food gathering

____ Night navigation using the stars

____ Midday meal and checking supplies

5. Draw a picture of your favourite waka activity from the list above:

6. Fill in the blanks about daily life on a waka:

The crew must work as a ________ to make the waka journey successful. The ________ uses stars to find the way, while the ________ moves the waka forward. When the crew stops at islands, the ________ carefully gathers food and supplies for everyone.

Part 3: Teamwork on the Waka

7. Why is teamwork important on a waka? Tick all the correct answers:

Everyone has an important job to do

Working together keeps everyone safe

One person can do everything alone

Sharing tasks makes the work easier

The waka moves faster when everyone helps

8. Describe what might happen if the crew did not work together:

9. How is working together on a waka like working together in our classroom?

Part 4: Create Your Own Waka Schedule

10. Plan a day on the waka. Write what the crew would do at each time:

6:00 AM - Wake up: ________________________

8:00 AM - Morning: ________________________

12:00 PM - Midday: ________________________

4:00 PM - Afternoon: ______________________

7:00 PM - Evening: ________________________

9:00 PM - Night: __________________________

11. What do you think was the most challenging part of life on a waka?

Waka Crew Daily Life

Waka Crew Daily Life

Part 1: Waka Crew Roles

Part 2: Daily Schedule on the Waka

Part 3: Teamwork on the Waka

Part 4: Create Your Own Waka Schedule

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