Handout for Lesson 1.1: Society Stations

Pillar 1: People & Community

Who makes up the society? How are they connected? (e.g., whānau, citizenship, shared interests).

Prompt: How is our school a community? What connects us?

Pillar 2: Governance & Rules

How are decisions made? Who holds power? What are the rules? (e.g., government, tikanga, school rules).

Prompt: Who makes decisions in your family? How is that different from school?

Pillar 3: Resources & Economics

How does the society manage its resources? (e.g., money, trade, food, land, knowledge).

Prompt: What are the most important resources for our school to function?

Pillar 4: Culture & Values

What are the shared beliefs, traditions, and stories that give the society its identity? (e.g., language, religion, art, history).

Prompt: What is one value that is important to our school culture?