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Connected 2022 Level 4 – He māpihi maurea | A prized possession
This Level 4 Connected resource explores themes of economic opportunities, cultural redress through Treaty settlements, and mana taonga. It focuses on the cultural and economic significance of pounamu, locations and uses of stone resources in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the mana of a significant taonga pounamu, which is explored through a piece of historical fiction.
At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
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Trading Taonga: The Story of Pounamu
by Matthew Rout (Ngāi Tahu)
Pounamu is a taonga with deep spiritual significance to Māori. Its beauty, usefulness, and cultural significance made it a highly prized resource that was traded throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. This article explores the pounamu trade from the 1770s through to the present day, discussing the impact of colonisation on the trade of pounamu and how Ngāi Tahu regained kaitiakitanga of pounamu through the Treaty settlement process.
Kōhatu | Stone
This map provides information on significant trade routes in Aotearoa New Zealand, including materials that were traded, where they originated, and the locations of major trading centres.
When the Red Man Came
by Ben Brown (Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Koroki); illustrations by Joseph Qiu
This fictional story is told from the perspective of a kuia as she waits for “The Red Man” to arrive at her kainga. She hopes to seek lasting peace with him through the gift of a precious pounamu. The piece explores the significance of pounamu from a te ao Māori perspective, and includes an explanation of the true events surrounding the story, which is set after the battle of Hīngakākā.
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Taupō
by Alan Bagnall
This article describes what we know about the huge volcanic explosion that formed Lake Taupō. It looks at some of the effects of this eruption that can be seen in the landscape and how scientists piece together the evidence about this eruption.
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Black is Back
by Rangi Te Kanawa
Te Papa conservator Rangi Te Kanawa uses her knowledge of traditional dyeing practices, science, and scientific experimentation to preserve fibres in textiles that have been dyed using iron-tannate black dyes.
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Beating the Wind
by Bronwen Wall
illustrated by Scott Pearson
Zephyr was winning the cycle race, but everyone passed her at the end. Why? Scientist Lindsey Underwood uses evidence to explain to Zephyr how aerodynamics can improve the performance of racing cyclists.
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Elephant Toothpaste
by Nikki Reid and Rex Bartholomew
A class arrives at school to find their room transformed into a laboratory and their teacher transformed into an animal dental hygiene scientist. The zoo asks them to invent a recipe for elephant toothpaste. The class observes the chemical reaction when they mix the ingredients together. Are they successful? And what do the elephants think of their new toothpaste?
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Counting Kākahi
by Hannah Rainforth
Scientist Hannah Rainforth investigated kākahi in the Whanganui River to find whether the evidence supports claims by local kaumātua that kākahi have nearly disappeared.
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Rising Seas
by Kate Potter
Scientists know that global warming is leading to rising sea levels, but the rate of change and its likely impact are less clear. Scientists investigate what is happening and use the evidence to suggest how we might adapt to the changes.
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The Cardboard Cathedral
by Bruce Granshaw
During the Christchurch earthquake, the Christchurch cathedral was so badly damaged it couldn’t be used. Therefore, the people in charge of the cathedral worked with architects, engineers, and builders to build an innovative new temporary cathedral.
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Super Senses
by Matt Comesky
Animals use amazing senses to navigate the world. How do dolphins find things underwater? Why do dung beetles roll their dung at night? Scientists gather and use evidence about animals’ super senses to support their ideas.
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Garden with Science
by Sophie Fern
Science and gardening have a lot in common. To grow healthy plants, gardeners use scientific knowledge and skills, including observing the world around them and experimenting to find evidence to support their ideas. How can you garden with science?
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