Land use by the early Maori settlers
You are to investigate one way in which the environment was used by
early Maori settlers and how this activity affected the land. You will
create one page for a class display.
You will need to discuss the importance of the activity to
early Maori society as well as the legacy this activity has
left for us today. Think about the different ways this activity
affected the environment.
Consider whether these resources are still abundant today and why or why
not. How have archaeologists and historians found out about this activity?
Discuss the evidence that they have found which informs us about this
activity.
You may choose to study one of the following areas; pa (defence), forests,
agriculture, fishing, greenstone, flax. If you wish to choose another topic
check this with your teacher before starting.
Your page for the display will need:
- a title
- to be eye catching
- an introduction - you will need to explain what the activity is
- an explanation of why the activity was important for early Maori settlers
- a description of any short term and long term effects of this activity
- to discuss the evidence - how we know this activity has taken place (think
about the effect of this activity on land formations and archaeological evidence
found)
- to include accurate information
- to list a range of sources which you have used
When you have completed your page for the display you will need to evaluate
your work on the self-evaluation sheet.
This material has been produced by UNITEC Institute of Technology
under contract to the Ministry of Education.
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