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Whakapapa History Explorer Worksheet

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Whakapapa History Explorer Worksheet

🌳 Part 1: Understanding Whakapapa

1. What does whakapapa mean?

Family connections and history

A type of food

A place to live

2. Which of these are part of your whakapapa? (Tick all that apply)

Your parents

Your grandparents

Your great-grandparents

Your brothers and sisters

3. Why is whakapapa important to Māori people?

It shows who they are connected to

It helps them remember stories

Both answers above

4. Fill in the blanks:

Whakapapa helps us understand our _____________ and where we come from. It connects us to our _____________ and our land.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Part 2: My Family History

5. Write the names of three important people in your family:
6. What is one special story about your family that you know?
7. Where did your family come from? (This could be a country, city, or iwi)
8. Draw a simple picture of your family in the box below:

🔍 Part 3: History Detective

9. How can we learn about the past? (Tick all the ways)

Asking older family members

Looking at old photos

Reading old books

Visiting museums

10. Extension Activity: What questions would you ask your grandparents or kaumātua about your family history? Write two questions:

Success Criteria:

✓ I can explain what whakapapa means
✓ I can name people in my family
✓ I understand why family history is important
✓ I know different ways to learn about the past

For teachers: Differentiation strategies include visual supports, oral responses for struggling writers, and extension questions for advanced learners. Consider pairing students or allowing family photos to support memory.

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