Learning experience 1, Activity 2: Gathering natural resources Te kohikohi
Intended outcome(s)
The students could:
- describe and demonstrate simple tikanga and safety procedures when collecting natural resources for te ao kori activities (HPE 1 A3)
- participate in the collection of natural materials from the local environment in a safe manner (HPE 1 B4)
- identify and use local environmental resources to gather raupō (bulrush) and harakeke (flax) for te ao kori activities (HPE 2 D2)
Suggested approach
The students visit local areas and collect natural resources for their chosen activities.
The students collect three to four leaves of the raupō (bulrush) and four toetoe (sedge grass) stems, which they will use to build a manu taratahi (kite).
Observe the students and assist them in using tikanga and safety guidelines.
While collecting the plants, encourage the students to discuss different aspects of tikanga and safety guidelines. Possible questions for discussion could include:
- How can we take care of the plants when we are collecting the raupō leaf and the flower of the toetoe?
- How does the care we take as we collect the plant parts ensure the plants will not be harmed?
The students can self–, peer or group review the way that they adhered to tikanga and the safety guidelines they developed.