🏞️ Part 1: River Name Knowledge

1. Why do you think rivers have special names?

To help people find them

To tell stories about their history

Because they are important to local people

All of the above

2. Which of these are important when learning about Māori river names? (Tick all that apply)

Showing respect for Māori culture

Understanding the stories behind the names

Learning about mātauranga Māori

Connecting to our local history

3. Te reo Māori is:

An official language of New Zealand

Only spoken by some people

Not important for place names

Too difficult to learn

📖 Part 2: Story Mapping

4. Choose one river or stream name from your group work. Fill in the story map below:

River/Stream Name: _________________________

What the name means:

The story behind the name:

Why this name is important to our community:

5. Draw a picture or symbol that represents your river's name or story:

6. Complete this sentence about what you learned today:

The most important thing I learned about river names is ___________________

7. Why is it important to remember and respect Māori names for our local rivers?