📄 Ngā Kape Printable Handouts

🎨 AI Art & Ethics Comprehension

NEW! Exploring the ethical dimensions of AI-generated art, including copyright, bias, and cultural appropriation. Years 9-13.

🌟 Ocean Health & Kaitiakitanga - Microplastics Through Mātauranga Māori

NEW! Enhanced - Investigating ocean pollution using both traditional Māori environmental knowledge and contemporary scientific methods. Years 8-13.

🌟 Probability & Mātauranga Māori - Patterns, Chance & Decision-Making

NEW! Enhanced - Understanding probability through mathematical concepts and traditional pattern recognition. Environmental applications. Years 7-11.

🌟 Climate Science & Traditional Knowledge

NEW! Enhanced - Integrating scientific climate data with traditional environmental knowledge. Years 9-13.

🌟 Whakapapa & Mathematical Thinking

NEW! Enhanced - Mathematical relationships and patterns through genealogical connections. Years 7-11.

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🧭 Ngā Hononga Whakapapa — Phase 3 Identity Stations

Stations exploring whakapapa constellations, story sovereignty, and future visions. Aligns TM-SS-3-U1 & TM-SS-3-K1. Years 7-8.

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🧠 Kete Uiui Mātauranga — Knowledge Systems Cards

Inquiry rotations across mātauranga domains with bilingual prompts. Aligns TM-SS-3-U1 · TM-SS-3-K1 · TM-SS-3-P1. Years 7-8.

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🌿 Kaitiakitanga Field Journal

Printable journal scaffolding local environmental action with tikanga-rich reflection prompts. Supports TM-SS-3 practices. Years 7-9.

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➗ Whakapapa Mathematics Connections

Integrates genealogical mapping with number patterns and ratio thinking; bridges Pāngarau with Te Ao Māori. Years 7-8.

⚡ Whakataukī Wisdom Do Now

Quick starter activity exploring traditional Māori proverbs and their contemporary relevance. Years 7-13.

⚡ Political Cartoon Analysis Do Now

Quick visual analysis activity for developing critical media literacy skills. Years 8-13.

⚡ Panther Primary Source Do Now

Quick primary source analysis activity focusing on historical documents. Years 9-13.

📺 Bastion Point Video Activity

Comprehensive video analysis of the Bastion Point occupation and its significance. Years 9-13.

📺 Digital Sovereignty Multimedia Lab

Interactive multimedia exploration of digital rights and Māori data sovereignty. Years 10-13.

📺 Economic Justice Documentary Analysis

Structured analysis of economic inequality through documentary media. Years 10-13.

📺 Māui Video Activity

Cultural analysis of Māui legends and their significance in Te Ao Māori. Years 7-11.

📺 New Zealand Wars Video Activity

Critical examination of the New Zealand Wars through multimedia resources. Years 8-13.

📺 Prompt Engineering Video Activity

Hands-on video activity teaching effective AI prompt design and communication. Years 9-13.

📺 STEM & Mātauranga Integration Lab

Multimedia lab integrating traditional Māori knowledge with contemporary STEM concepts. Years 8-13.

Author's Purpose: Overview

Understanding why authors write - inform, persuade, or entertain.

Author's Purpose: Persuade

Analyzing persuasive techniques and arguments.

Cognitive Biases

Understanding how biases affect decision-making.

Media Literacy

Evaluating sources and understanding media messages.

AI Impact

Examining artificial intelligence's effects on society.

Youth Vaping

Health and social perspectives on youth vaping.

Housing Affordability

Economic and social impacts of housing costs.

The Gig Economy

Modern work patterns and their implications.

The Treaty of Waitangi

New Zealand's founding document and its significance.

The Dawn Raids

Understanding this significant period in NZ history.

The Role of Haka

Cultural significance and contemporary relevance.

Te Reo Māori Greetings

Basic Māori language and cultural protocols.

Te Reo Māori Pronunciation Guide

Vowels, macrons, and pronunciation tips for confident kōrero.

Te Reo Māori Greetings & Introductions

Essential greetings, questions, and mini dialogues.

Pepeha Builder

A guided template for creating a pepeha.

Kōrero Role Cards

Role-play prompts for everyday reo Māori conversations.

Kupu Flashcards (Front)

Kupu flashcards for printing (front sheet).

Kupu Flashcards (Back)

Definitions and pronunciation (back sheet).

English → Māori Flashcards (Front)

English prompts for printing (front sheet).

English → Māori Flashcards (Back)

Māori answers and pronunciation (back sheet).

The Scientific Method

Understanding scientific inquiry and evidence.

Plate Tectonics

Earth's moving plates and geological processes.

Probability

Understanding chance and statistical thinking.

Misleading Graphs

How data can be misrepresented visually.

Figurative Language

Metaphors, similes, and literary devices.

Speech Analysis

Analyzing rhetoric and persuasive speaking.

Film Scene Analysis

Understanding cinematic techniques.

Political Cartoon Analysis

Interpreting satirical and political commentary.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Analogy

Using analogies to clarify complex ideas and create powerful comparisons. Essential writing skill for all year levels.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Conclusion

Crafting strong conclusions that reinforce your argument and leave a lasting impression.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Diction

Word choice strategies to enhance clarity, tone, and impact in your writing.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Fluency

Developing smooth, natural writing flow and sentence variety for better readability.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Hook

Creating compelling openings that grab your reader's attention from the first sentence.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Informative Structure

Organizing informational writing with clear structure and logical flow.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: PEEL Argument Method

Point, Evidence, Explain, Link - the essential structure for persuasive paragraphs.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Revision

Systematic approaches to editing and improving your writing drafts.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Rhetorical Devices

Understanding and using rhetorical devices to enhance persuasive impact.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Show Don't Tell

Creating vivid, engaging writing through descriptive techniques and imagery.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Suspense

Building tension and maintaining reader engagement through suspense techniques.

✍️ Writers Toolkit: Tone

Establishing and maintaining appropriate tone to match your purpose and audience.

🏛️ Arguments of Tino Rangatiratanga

Exploring Māori sovereignty arguments and their historical and contemporary significance. Years 9-13.

⚔️ Land Wars Strategy

Military and political strategies during the New Zealand Wars and their lasting impact. Years 8-13.

🎖️ Māori Battalion Legacy

The 28th Māori Battalion's contribution to WWII and its cultural significance. Years 7-13.

🌱 Pre-Colonial Innovation

Māori technological and social innovations before European contact. Years 7-11.

🏙️ Urban Māori Identity

Exploring contemporary Māori identity in urban environments. Years 9-13.

⚖️ Waitangi Tribunal Cases

Significant Waitangi Tribunal cases and their impact on Treaty settlement processes. Years 10-13.

⭐ Māori Astronomy & Navigation

Traditional star knowledge and navigation techniques used across the Pacific. Years 7-12.

📐 Māori Geometric Patterns

Mathematical principles in traditional Māori art and design. Years 7-10.

🌿 Traditional Ecological Indicators

Māori traditional knowledge for environmental monitoring and conservation. Years 8-13.

🧭 Traditional Navigation Mathematics

Mathematical concepts embedded in traditional Pacific navigation methods. Years 8-12.

🌟 Climate Science & Traditional Knowledge

Enhanced - Integrating scientific climate data with traditional environmental knowledge. Years 9-13.

🌟 Whakapapa & Mathematical Thinking

Enhanced - Mathematical relationships and patterns through genealogical connections. Years 7-11.

🧬 Genetic Modification

Exploring the science, ethics, and applications of genetic engineering. Years 10-13.

😴 Science of Sleep

Understanding sleep cycles, brain function, and the importance of rest. Years 8-12.

🌊 Microplastics

Environmental impact and solutions for plastic pollution in our oceans. Years 8-13.

🌍 Environmental Text Analysis

Analyzing environmental data and scientific texts for evidence-based conclusions. Years 9-13.

🌱 Environmental Literacy Framework

Comprehensive framework for understanding environmental issues and solutions. Years 7-13.

📊 Bar Graph Analysis

Creating and interpreting bar graphs for data representation. Years 7-10.

💰 Financial Literacy

Essential financial concepts including budgeting, interest, and investment. Years 9-13.

🤖 AI Ethics & Bias

Understanding bias in artificial intelligence systems and ethical considerations. Years 9-13.

🧠 Introduction to Large Language Models

Understanding how AI language models work and their applications. Years 10-13.

💭 Prompt Engineering 101

Effective strategies for communicating with AI systems. Years 8-13.

👥 Digital Citizenship

Responsible and ethical behavior in digital environments. Years 7-13.

🛡️ Data Sovereignty & Māori

Understanding Māori data sovereignty and digital rights. Years 10-13.

⚖️ Economic Justice Deep Dive

Exploring wealth inequality and economic justice issues in modern society. Years 10-13.

✈️ Future of Tourism

Sustainable tourism practices and post-pandemic travel industry changes. Years 9-13.

🎭 Author's Purpose: Entertain

Analyzing entertainment techniques and audience engagement strategies. Years 7-12.

📚 Author's Purpose: Inform

Understanding informational text structures and presentation techniques. Years 7-12.

📜 Primary Source Analysis: 1975 Memorial of Right

Analyzing historical documents and their significance in New Zealand history. Years 10-13.

🎭 Shakespeare Soliloquy Analysis

Understanding dramatic monologues and character development in Shakespeare. Years 9-13.

🎨 Elements of Art

Fundamental visual art elements including line, color, form, and texture. Years 7-10.

💡 Design Thinking Process

Human-centered approach to creative problem solving and innovation. Years 8-13.

📈 Statistical Investigation Guide

Plan and conduct investigations using the statistical enquiry cycle. Years 8-13.

🌱 Sustainable Technology Design Challenge

Innovating for a Better Future, Inspired by the Past. Years 9-13.

📱 Media Literacy v2

Enhanced version: Advanced media analysis and digital source evaluation. Years 9-13.

🦎 Animal Adaptations

How animals adapt to their environments. Primary-Intermediate.

🌿 Biodiversity in Aotearoa

Native species and ecosystems of New Zealand. Years 7-10.

🌍 Climate Change in Aotearoa

Understanding climate impacts on New Zealand. Years 7-10.

🏖️ Coastal Ecosystem Study

Exploring coastal environments and marine life. Years 5-8.

🫁 The Digestive System

How our bodies process food. Years 5-8.

🕸️ Ecosystems & Food Webs

Understanding ecological relationships. Years 5-8.

🌳 Ecosystems

Introduction to ecosystems and habitats. Years 3-6.

⚡ Electricity & Circuits

Basic electrical concepts and circuit building. Years 5-8.

🥗 Food Systems & Sustainability

Where our food comes from and sustainable choices. Years 7-10.

🚀 Forces & Motion

Understanding push, pull, and movement. Years 3-6.

🫀 Human Body Systems

Overview of major body systems. Years 5-8.

💡 Light & Shadows

Properties of light and shadow formation. Years 1-4.

🔬 Microscopes & Cells

Introduction to microscopy and cell biology. Years 7-10.

🌋 Natural Disasters in NZ

Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis in Aotearoa. Years 5-8.

🌱 Photosynthesis

How plants make food from sunlight. Years 5-8.

🪨 The Rock Cycle

Understanding igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Years 5-8.

🍂 Seasons in New Zealand

Understanding seasonal changes in Aotearoa. Years 1-4.

⚙️ Simple Machines

Levers, pulleys, and inclined planes. Years 3-6.

🪐 The Solar System

Planets, moons, and our place in space. Years 3-6.

🔊 Sound Waves

How sound travels and properties of waves. Years 5-8.

🧊 States of Matter

Solids, liquids, and gases. Years 3-6.

💧 Water Cycle Investigation

Hands-on water cycle experiments. Years 3-6.

🌧️ The Water Cycle

Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Years 3-6.

📐 Measuring Angles

Using protractors and understanding angle types. Years 5-8.

📏 Area & Perimeter

Calculating area and perimeter of shapes. Years 5-8.

📊 Data & Graphs

Reading and creating different types of graphs. Years 3-6.

🔢 Understanding Decimals

Place value and operations with decimals. Years 5-8.

🍕 Fractions Basics

Introduction to fractions with visual models. Years 3-6.

🥧 Fractions Made Easy

Simplifying and comparing fractions. Years 5-8.

📏 Measurement Units

Metric units and conversions. Years 5-8.

✖️ Multiplication Tables

Times tables practice and strategies. Years 3-6.

➖ Negative Numbers

Understanding and working with negative integers. Years 7-10.

🔢 Place Value

Understanding the value of digits in numbers. Years 1-4.

🎲 Probability & Chance

Understanding likelihood and probability. Years 5-8.

⚖️ Ratios & Proportions

Understanding and using ratios. Years 7-10.

⭐ Star Navigation Mathematics

Traditional navigation and mathematical concepts. Years 7-10.

🕐 Telling Time

Reading analog and digital clocks. Years 1-4.

👤 Character Analysis

Analyzing characters in literature. Years 5-10.

🗣️ Debate & Argumentation

Building and presenting arguments. Years 7-10.

📚 Grammar Essentials

Key grammar rules and usage. Years 5-8.

🔍 Inquiry & Research Skills

Finding and evaluating information. Years 5-10.

📱 Media Literacy & Critical Thinking

Analyzing media messages and sources. Years 7-10.

📖 Narrative Structure Comparison

Comparing story structures across texts. Years 7-10.

✍️ Narrative Writing

Crafting engaging stories. Years 3-8.

💬 Persuasive Writing Techniques

Advanced persuasion strategies. Years 7-10.

📢 Persuasive Writing

Introduction to persuasive text. Years 5-8.

🎭 Poetry Techniques & Forms

Understanding poetic devices and structures. Years 7-10.

🖊️ Poetry Writing

Creating original poems. Years 3-8.

❗ Punctuation Guide

Using punctuation correctly. Years 3-8.

📋 Report Writing

Structuring informational reports. Years 5-10.

📝 Summarising Skills

Identifying main ideas and key details. Years 5-10.

⭐ Māori Astronomy & Matariki

Traditional star knowledge and Matariki celebrations. Years 1-10.

👋 Te Reo: Greetings & Introductions

Basic greetings and introducing yourself. Years 1-8.

🏔️ Te Reo: Pepeha Builder

Creating your personal pepeha. Years 1-13.

🔤 Te Reo: Pronunciation Guide

Correct pronunciation of te reo Māori. Years 1-13.

🎭 Te Reo: Kōrero Role Cards

Conversation practice cards. Years 1-8.

📇 Te Reo: Kupu Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for te reo Māori. Years 1-8.

🔄 English to Māori Flashcards

Translation practice flashcards. Years 1-8.

🌿 Te Reo Māori Basics

Introduction to te reo Māori. Years 1-8.

🎯 Traditional Māori Games

Ngā tākaro Māori - traditional games and activities. Years 1-8.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whānau / Family

Family relationships and vocabulary. Years 1-8.

🏛️ Traditional Architecture & Design

Māori architecture, wharenui, and design principles. Years 5-10.

🗳️ Citizenship & Participation

Being an active citizen in Aotearoa. Years 5-10.

🗺️ Map Skills & Geography

Reading and creating maps. Years 3-8.

📍 Maps & Mapping

Introduction to maps and spatial thinking. Years 1-4.

✈️ Migration & Movement

Understanding human migration patterns. Years 5-10.

💰 Money Skills & Financial Literacy

Managing money and financial decisions. Years 5-10.

📅 Timeline & Chronology Skills

Understanding historical timelines. Years 3-8.

💗 Empathy & Understanding

Developing empathy and emotional intelligence. Years 1-8.

🧠 Hauora & Mental Wellbeing

Te Whare Tapa Whā and mental health. Years 5-10.

🥗 Healthy Eating

Nutrition and healthy food choices. Years 1-8.

🔒 Internet Safety

Staying safe online. Years 3-10.

📱 Digital Citizenship

Being responsible online. Years 3-10.

🤝 Peer Pressure & Choices

Making good decisions and handling pressure. Years 5-10.

🙏 Respect & Values

Understanding and showing respect. Years 1-8.