Ko au te taiao: Recognising that we are nature through mātauranga Māori values and the collections at Te Papa
This new resource from Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of NZ encourages teachers and learners to explore mātauranga Māori values, observe te taiao, and take action for a better world. Ko au te taiao helps us all to form robust understandings of who we are – as both descendants and future ancestors – in living relationship with this beautiful land.
With curriculum links across many learning areas, the resource includes information for teachers, and two main sections "Explore" and "Create" with a range of engaging online material and ideas for creative and practical activities.
Explore: Explore some of the traditional mātauranga that has developed from a living relationship with our environment. This section is focused on knowledge acquisition and linking to the rich collection in Te Papa Collections Online.
Create: Create and grow your own relationship to te taiao. This section is focused on learner participation and action in response to the explore section.
You can choose the level of engagement that suits you and your needs. Each of the activities requires no other activities to have been completed. You are able to curate a selection of activities that suit you and your learners.
If you would like a comprehensive inquiry journey, then start at the beginning of the Explore section and once that is completed, move through to the Create section.
Click on the button on the top left of this page to visit the Te Papa website now and explore the resources.
