Discovering the Maori Culture

Discovering the Maori Culture

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have a better understanding of the Maori culture and its significance.

What do you already know about the Maori?

Introduction to the Maori

The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, known for their rich cultural heritage and traditions.

Traditional Maori Art

Maori art is characterized by intricate carvings, weaving, and tattooing. It often represents cultural stories and symbols.

Haka - The Traditional Dance

The Haka is a traditional Maori war dance performed with powerful movements, chants, and facial expressions.

Maori Language - Te Reo

Te Reo is the indigenous language of the Maori. It is an important part of their cultural identity.

Maori Mythology

Maori mythology includes a diverse range of gods, goddesses, and legendary creatures. These stories explain the Maori worldview.

Maori Traditions and Customs

Maori society has unique customs like powhiri (traditional welcome), marae (meeting grounds), and whanau (family) structures.

Contemporary Maori Culture

The Maori culture continues to thrive in modern times, with efforts to preserve language, perform traditional arts, and promote cultural awareness.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.