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Whakapapa and Identity
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Whakapapa and Identity
🌿 Part 1: Understanding Whakapapa
WALT: Understand the concept of whakapapa and its importance to Māori identity
1. What does whakapapa mean? Circle the best answer:
Family history and connections
A type of food
A Māori game
A place name
2. Match the Māori words to their English meanings:
Iwi
Hapū
Whānau
Tupuna
Family
Ancestors
Sub-tribe
Tribe
3. Why is whakapapa important? Check all that apply:
It connects us to our ancestors
It helps us understand our identity
It connects us to the land (whenua)
It tells us our stories
✏️ Part 2: My Whakapapa
4. Complete this sentence about yourself:
Ko _________________ tōku ingoa. (My name is _________________)
5. Write about your whānau. Who are the important people in your family?
6. If you know your iwi or hapū, write it here. If not, write about where your whānau comes from:
7. Think about your tupuna (ancestors). Write or draw something you know about them:
🎨 Part 3: Creative Whakapapa
8. Draw your whakapapa as a koru or tree. Include names of whānau members, places, or anything special to your identity:
9. Reflection: How does learning about whakapapa help you understand yourself better?
10. Extension: Write one sentence in te reo Māori about your whakapapa using the words you learned today:
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