Te Taiao Environment

Mā raro, mā wīra rānei nā te mea he pai ake mō te taiao!
I walk or wheel because it’s good for the environment!
Te Taiao is the Movin'March focus for 2025.

Lesson information

Curriculum level: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4

Year level: 0-3, 4-6, 7-8

Class time: 15-25 minutes

Learning area: Science

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Environment - Movin'March (pdf, 2MB)

About this resource

Dip in or dig deeper with this resource to help ākonga (students) connect with Papatūānuku (our Earth) and examine how walking or wheeling can reduce their carbon footprint.

(2 MB, Pdf)

Supporting resources and links

Car engine Pollution https://x.com/MayorofLondon/status/1365322929601449991open_in_new

Simpleshow explains the carbon footprint http://youtu.be/8q7_aV8eLUEopen_in_new

What is a carbon footprint? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YseZXKfT_yYopen_in_new

Open in Youtube: https://youtu.be/g1Kpekzypg0open_in_new

Video is narrated in English and has captions. There is a brief mention of Papatūānuku being naked and clothed in forests by Tane.

It depicts the Māori creation story using sand art by Marcus Winter.

"Marcus Winter, also known as The Sandman, is a Māori artist from Aotearoa ( NZ) who is known for his intricate sand art creations. Using only sand and light, he creates stunning visual displays that have captivated audiences all over the world."

VIDEO CHAPTERS:

0:00open_in_newopen_in_new - Ranginui and Papatuanuku emerge
1:04open_in_newopen_in_new - Tāne seperates his parents
1:40open_in_newopen_in_new - Ranginui weeps from the heavens
2:28open_in_newopen_in_new - Tāwhirimātea sends the storms and winds
2:52open_in_newopen_in_new - Whiti Mai Te Ra - Let the Sunshine through!

Video is narrated in English and has optional captions. Titles are narrated.
May contain ads.
Contains mentions of problems and causes of climate change which may cause some anxiety for students, but from 1min 18sec discusses relatable ways they can make a difference.