Te Hono Atu

Ka whai hononga te katoa Everything is Connected

Lesson 2: Explore the inter-connectedness of our actions and the environment.

Lesson 2

About this resource

In Lesson 2, students consider the different ways you can travel and how this might impact on Ranginui and Paptūānuku.  They will use concept mapping to understand how our actions and climate are inter-connected.

Learning resource

Concept mapping – This strategy shows what ākonga know about a topic. It will also prompt them to start identifying the relationships and connections. Concept mapping could be used pre and post learning or as an assessment tool. 

Supporting resources and links

See Te Hono Atu – Overview page for:

  • Meanings of terms and concepts
  • Pukapuka (books) and Pūrakau (stories) about atua (Māori gods)

Te aha e whai ake nei? What's next?

Te Hono Atu

He toi tairongo Sensory Collage

Lesson 3: Connect with your senses through artwork and gain awareness of how you experience your local neighbourhood.

Curriculum level: Level 2, Level 3 + 1 more

Year level: 4-6, 7-8

Class time: 65-90 minutes

Learning area: Arts