Whakataukī | Proverb
"Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi"
The old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing.
This whakataukī reminds us that new approaches build on old wisdom. When we combine scientific methods with mātauranga Māori, we create something powerful - like a new net that catches more fish! Both knowledge systems have value, and together they're stronger.
🔬 Integrated Experiment Template
Unit 3: Science + Mātauranga Māori
📋 Learning Objectives:
- Design experiments using both scientific and mātauranga approaches
- Collect data through multiple methods
- Integrate findings from both knowledge systems
- Present results that honor both perspectives
What are you investigating?
🔬 Scientific Background
What does science already know about this?
🌺 Mātauranga Background
What does traditional knowledge tell us?
🔬 Scientific Hypothesis
What do you predict based on scientific knowledge?
🌺 Mātauranga Prediction
What does traditional knowledge suggest will happen?
🔬 Scientific Methods
What scientific tools/measurements will you use?
Variables:
Independent (what you change):
Dependent (what you measure):
Controlled (what stays same):
🌺 Mātauranga Methods
What traditional observations/knowledge will you use?
Considerations:
Seasonal timing (maramataka):
Cultural protocols (tikanga):
Relationship with whenua:
🔬 Scientific Data
Record measurements, observations, numbers:
Data table / measurements / observations
🌺 Mātauranga Observations
Record traditional indicators, patterns, relationships:
Traditional observations / patterns / relationships
✨ Integrated Findings
How do your scientific data and mātauranga observations work together? What do they tell you?
What did you discover?
How did science and mātauranga complement each other?
What did you learn from using BOTH knowledge systems?
How could this integrated approach be used to solve real problems?