They are learning by doing and discussing. This develops their Kinestetic and Oral Learning skills. We are constructing our own whare and talking about why we need each part.
What is it's purpose? What is it's function? What does each part represent?
Vaughan, Kaitlin, Maya and AJ draw in the Matapihi (window) and the whatitoka (door).
Meanwhile, the other students are making their models, so that we can show who goes where in the whare.
Whakatauki Proverb
He aha te mea nui o te ao. What is the most important thing in the world?
He Tangata, he tangata, he tangata. It is people, it is people, it is people.
Next Ataahua and Jade fold the roof of the whare.
After they cut the maihi (the arms).
Maya, Ash, Jade and Ataahua attach the Maihi to the roof. The Maihi are the arms of the whare.
Next, in go the heke (ribs), we are still missing the whare runanga (the spine or the backbone).
So, far our mini whare is looking pretty awesome!We are missing our roro (front panel), not long to go.
Tino Pai Ruma Toru!
Kia Rawe Tamariki!!
It was exciting making the whare. I liked making the card people. Archie S.
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