Kia Ora and Kisses From New Zealand
by
Wanda Moreau
Judy Rabalais
|Introduction |Task
|Resources |Process |Teacher
Notes |Evaluation |Conclusion
Introduction
New Zealand is a mixture of the past and the present, sometimes existing
side by side.The Maori, the indigenous tribes, are people of distinct culture.
The visitor is immediately surrounded by Maori influences and drawn into
the background of this fascinating people. A study of the Maori is unique
and interesting because of their history and continuing search for recognition
in their homeland.
You and your fellow travelers will explore the history, culture,
geography and art of the Maori people of New Zealand. As you travel through
the available sites, you will become aware of the fierce pride and tradition
associated with this ancient people. In this quest for knowledge you will
add to your research resources by using the Internet and computer software.
During the course of this unit, travelers will greet each other with the
traditional Maori salutation,"Kia ora", which means hello and/or goodbye.
Kia ora!
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Task
You are to prepare a multimedia report which will explain either
about the history, geography, culture, or art of the Maori people. Each
group will have specific questions and tasks to perform. You may use the
resources in the "Resources" section of this Web Quest to help you. Click
on the tool bar below to find your questions and tasks.
| History | Geography
| Culture | Art
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History
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What are the three Baskets of Knowledge?
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Where do the Maori live?
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Who is Io?
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Where did the first Maori come from?
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How was Maori history recorded?
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Print one picture depicting the history of the Maori.
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Geography
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In what hemisphere is New Zealand located?
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How many large islands make up New Zealand?
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Name those islands.
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Print a map of New Zealand.
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What are the climatic conditions of New Zealand at this time?
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What is the capital of New Zealand?
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What are the major industries of New Zealand?
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Culture
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Find a picture of the Maori flag and print it.
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What does each color and shape mean?
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What is the Maori name for New Zealand?
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Discuss an example of Maori tradition or culture.
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What is its most famous fruit?
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What are the two major languages of New Zealand?
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Art
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What is the Maori's most important form of art?
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What did the early Maori hunters make from bone?
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Print out at least three pictures depicting Maori art.
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Where do paua shells come from and how are they used in traditional Maori
art?
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What is "green stone" and where is it found?
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Resources
You may use your social studies book, a trade book from the library,
and/or Grolier's Multimedia Encyclopedia CD, but your primary source of
information will be the Internet. Use the Internet sites listed below to
help you.
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Process
You will work in groups of five. Team members will work
together and have specific jobs.
The Leader will keep the group on task.
The Recorder will record the information.
The Collector will collect any materials needed.
The Reporter will present your report.
The Group Member will help all of the others.
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Teacher Notes
Subject Area-Social Studies
Grade Level-Grades 3-5
Necessary Skills-It will be necessary to teach the students
about the Internet, software use, and Power Point presentation.
Time period-2 to 3 weeks for the whole unit, 3 days for the
Web Quest activity
Goal-The goal of this lesson is to conduct research using multimedia
resources such as the internet, CD's, trade books, and other resources
available.
Materials Needed-Access to computers with the Internet, Grolier's
Multimedia Encyclopedia CD, Power Point software, trade books, and any
other resource materials available.
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Evaluation
Your project will be evaluated using the following rubric:
Excellent Explorer
Give a complete answer to all of your questions.
Have at least 2 pictures concerning your topic.
All group members will participate in the report.
Include at least 7 slides in a Power Point presentation.
Nifty Navigator
Give a complete answer to all but one question or task.
Have at least 2 pictures concerning your topic.
Most of the group shares the work.
Includes at least 5 slides in a Power Point presentation.
Adequate Adventurer
Give a complete answer to all but two of the questions or tasks.
Have at least 1 picture concerning your topic.
Most of the group shares the work.
Includes at least 4 slides in a Power Point presentation.
Video Voyager
Give a complete answer to only one question or task.
Have at least 1 picture concerning your topic.
Some of the group shares the work.
Includes at least 2 slides in a Power Point presentation.
Sight Seeker
Does not have any questions or tasks completely answered.
Have no pictures concerning your topic.
Group work is missing.
Has only 1 or 0 slides in a Power Point presentation.
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Conclusion
You have learned that the Maori people are a very proud people. They
make their home in New Zealand, a group of islands in the South Pacific
located near Australia. Did you know that even though they are neighbors,
Australia and New Zealand do not get along? You could extend this activity
by researching the Aborigines of Australia and comparing them to the Maori
of New Zealand.
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