⚡ Unit Quick Reference
Puka Whakamārama
📚 Unit Overview
Title: Kaitiakitanga - Caring for Our Place
Year Levels: Years 3-6
Duration: 4-5 weeks (12-15 hours)
Learning Areas: Science, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, The Arts
📖 Lessons
Lesson 1: Our Special Place (45-60 mins) Lesson 2: Living Things Around Us (45-60 mins) Lesson 3: How We Care (45-60 mins) Lesson 4: Taking Action (45-60 mins) Lesson 5: Sharing Our Learning (45-60 mins)📄 Student Resources
- 🌿 Place Observation Journal
- 🔍 Nature Scavenger Hunt
- 🤝 Kaitiaki Promise Poster
- 📋 Caring Action Plan
- 🌱 Plant Care Guide
- 🗣️ Te Reo Nature Words
👨🏫 Teacher Resources
- 📋 Teacher Planning Guide
- 📊 Assessment Rubric
- ✉️ Whānau Letter
- 🌟 Extension Activities
🔑 Key Te Reo Words
Wāhi = Place
Whenua = Land
Rākau = Tree/Plant
Manu = Bird
Kaitiaki = Guardian
Tiaki = To care
Wai = Water
Taiao = Environment
✅ Quick Checklist
☐ Read unit overview
☐ Print student resources
☐ Send whānau letter
☐ Gather materials
☐ Plan outdoor activities
☐ Prepare Te Reo words
☐ Review assessment rubric
☐ Plan celebration event
💡 Key Whakataukī
"Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au"
I am the river, and the river is me