Exploring mātauranga in the classroom

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This collection supports the webinar by the same name.

Many of the resources in this collection are a result of Chloe's work on a Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) project on Addressing ‘plant blindness’ through place-based education.

http://www.tlri.org.nz/tlri-research/research-progress/school-sector/envisioning-student-possible-selves-science-addressing

Safety first

In the webinar we talk about using kōwhai as a context for learning. Please be aware that kōwhai species, along with other plants and fungi can be poisonous.

You can find more information here:

Exploring kōwhai mātauranga in the classroom

Exploring kōwhai mātauranga in the classroom

This is a great article to start with as it showcases the range of activities Chloe did with her class.

Mātauranga Māori of kōwhai

Mātauranga Māori of kōwhai

<i>Kōwhai Wonders</i>

Kōwhai Wonders

Observing kōwhai | Āta titiro kōwhai

Observing kōwhai | Āta titiro kōwhai

Collecting kōwhai seeds | Kohikohia ngā kākano kōwhai

Collecting kōwhai seeds | Kohikohia ngā kākano kōwhai

Planting kōwhai seeds | Whakatōngia kākano kōwhai

Planting kōwhai seeds | Whakatōngia kākano kōwhai

From kōwhai flower to fruit

From kōwhai flower to fruit

Let’s look at flowers

Let’s look at flowers

Identifying native plants

Identifying native plants

Creating kōwhai infographics

Creating kōwhai infographics

Te Kāhui o Matariki – interpreting infographics

Te Kāhui o Matariki – interpreting infographics

Sharing scientific understanding through poetry

Sharing scientific understanding through poetry

Kūmara collection:

https://bit.ly/3Obfca1

Harakeke resources: https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/search?term=harakeke

Mātauranga Māori

Mātauranga Māori

Local curriculum, mātauranga and science

Local curriculum, mātauranga and science