Mā tō rourou mā taku rourou | Our food economy
Mā tō rourou, mā taku rourou | Our food economy is a series of Google Slides resources and teacher support materials intended to support the implementation of the refreshed te ao tangata | social sciences learning area. This resource consists of four unique modules, one for each phase of learning in Years 1 to 10, and focuses on exploring the connections between the food we eat and the economic systems that make that possible.
About this resource
Mā tō rourou, mā taku rourou | Our food economy is focused on exploring the connections between the food we eat and the economic systems that make that possible. It encourages ākonga to wonder about the different aspects of how their food gets to them and who is involved in this process that many people may take for granted. Ākonga will explore contexts ranging from the local shop to iwi businesses with global plans, connecting with both their own food infrastructures and with people doing things in different ways.
Each resource is created in Google Slides and contains six texts for ākonga to explore. Supporting materials for teachers are provided, linking explicitly to the "Understand, Know, Do" structure of the refreshed te ao tangata | social sciences learning area content.
Mā tō rourou, mā taku rourou | Our food economy
This resource has been developed to support the learning of ākonga in Years 1 to 10. There are unique modules and associated teacher support materials for each phase of learning.
- How the local shop works - Years 1–3
- How people trade - Years 4–6
- Back to basics - Years 7–8
- Doing business differently - Years 9–10
Food and food infrastructure are an enormous part of our lives and our histories. This resource encourages ākonga to wonder how food turns up in our shops and begin to learn about other modern and historic sources of food through conversations with relevant characters.
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How the local shop works - Years 1–3
Food and food infrastructure are an enormous part of our lives and our histories. This resource encourages ākonga to wonder how food turns up in our shops and begin to learn about other modern and historic sources of food through conversations with relevant characters.
1 of 4How people trade – Years 4–6
How we share and trade food forges a myriad of connections between people, impacting our society and environment. This resource looks beyond the supermarket to explore different ways of trading in the past and present and invites ākonga to imagine different futures.
2 of 4Back to basics – Years 7–8
Throughout human history, communities and societies have found ways to manage scarcity of resources, most significantly access to food and water. As our climate changes, communities will face new challenges related to basic needs. This resource uses three staple foods (rice, kūmara, and flour) as co...
3 of 4Doing business differently – Years 9–10
Helping people earn income is only one impact a business or organisation can have on the world. This resource supports ākonga to explore the values and perspectives that underpin sustainable innovations and enterprises.
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