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Ocean Kaitiakitanga Action Posters

At a science museum, Oliver, Ngaio and Charlotte are planning an ocean-care display. Read the information, solve the challenges, then design an action poster. Kaitiakitanga means caring for and protecting the natural world, with responsibility for its wellbeing now and in the future.

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A science museum is preparing a display about caring for the moana. Visitors learn that rubbish can wash from streets and beaches into the sea. Plastic can harm wildlife, and some fishing practices can leave too few fish to replenish their populations. People can help by reducing single-use packaging, putting rubbish in bins, joining safe local clean-ups, and following fishing rules. Caring for the ocean also means listening to local knowledge and respecting the places and species that matter to communities.

1.In the information above, what does kaitiakitanga ask people to do?

Use the ocean only for recreation
Care for the natural world and take responsibility for its wellbeing
Collect shells from every beach
Keep people away from all coastal places

2.Which two problems in the museum information can harm ocean life? Select two.

Plastic rubbish reaching the sea
Too few fish left to replenish their populations
People using rubbish bins
People listening to local knowledge

3.True or false? Litter left on a street can eventually wash into the sea.

TrueFalse

4.Ngaio wants to help reduce rubbish reaching the ocean. Name one useful action from the information and explain how it could help.

5.Oliver suggests, “We should pick up litter, so it does not wash into the sea.” Is this a helpful action? Give one reason.

6.Which slogan is clearest for an ocean-care poster?

The Sea Is There
Keep plastic out—keep ocean life safe!
A Long List of Ocean Facts
Look at the Blue

7.Write a short poster message explaining why caring for the moana matters to people and wildlife.

8.Plan three practical actions for your poster. Include one action people can take at home or school, one at the coast, and one that shows respect for local knowledge or rules.

9.Write a memorable slogan of your own for an ocean kaitiakitanga poster. It should encourage one helpful action.

10.You would like to include te reo Māori on your poster. What is one respectful step you could take before using a word or symbol whose meaning you are unsure about?

Draw a poster that includes a clear message, your slogan, a helpful action, and an image that supports your message.