He Māpihi Maurea - A Prized Possession
In this Connected series there are three articles ("Trading Taonga - The Story of Pounamu"; "Kōhatu - Stone"; "When the Red Man Came").
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Connected 2022 Level 4 – He Māpihi Maurea - A Prized Possession
This Level 4 Connected resource explores themes of economic opportunities, cultural redress through Treaty settlements, and mana taonga. It focuses on the cultural and economic significance of pounamu, locations and uses of stone resources in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the mana of a significant taonga pounamu, which is explored through a piece of historical fiction.
At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
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When the Red Man Came
This fictional story is told from the perspective of a kuia as she waits for “The Red Man” to arrive at her kainga. She hopes to seek lasting peace with him through the gift of a precious pounamu.
1 of 3Trading Taonga - The Story of Pounamu
Pounamu is a taonga with deep spiritual significance to Māori. Its beauty, usefulness, and cultural significance made it a highly prized resource that was traded throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
2 of 3Kōhatu - Stone
This map provides information on significant trade routes in Aotearoa New Zealand, including materials that were traded, where they originated, and the locations of major trading centres.
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