He huringa i ahau? Can I make a Difference?
Lesson 1: Begin your inquiry with thinking about how we can all make a difference.
Akoranga takamua Before You Begin
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Lesson 1
About this resource
In this first of six lessons in the series, students can reflect on how we make a difference as individuals. They are encouraged to think about how their actions can positively impact on the environment.
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Ko te Pakipoto Pātangaroa
The Starfish Story
Kia hua mai he kōnekeneke - mā te kōtiritanga o ngā pātangaroa
Making a Difference – One Starfish at a Time
Source: Loren Eiseley, American Anthropologist and Educator
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Ka whai hononga te katoa Everything is Connected
Lesson 2: Explore the inter-connectedness of our actions and the environment.
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