Our Sacred Maunga and Awa
Learning about mountains and rivers in Aotearoa Year 2 Social Studies
What is a Pepeha?
A pepeha is a way of introducing yourself It tells people where you come from We share our special places It connects us to the land
God's Beautiful Creation
God made our mountains and rivers. They are part of His creation, and we care for them.
New Kupu (Words)
Maunga = Mountain Awa = River Ko = The word we use when naming
Let's Practice Together
Ko _____ te maunga Ko _____ te awa Point to each word as we say it Say it slowly and clearly
Our School Pepeha
Maunga and Awa Around Us
{"left":"Te Puke o Tara is our maunga\nWairoa is our awa\nMountains give us strength","right":"Rivers give us life\nThey have been here for thousands of years\nMāori people have special connections to them"}
Think and Share
Why do you think people share their maunga and awa? How can we look after God's rivers and mountains?
Let's Say Our Pepeha
Stand up tall and proud Ko Te Puke o Tara te maunga Ko Wairoa te awa Say it with confidence!
What We Learned Today
A pepeha helps us introduce ourselves Maunga means mountain Awa means river We use 'ko' when naming our special places We care for God's creation
More Pepeha slide decks
Other ready-to-teach decks on pepeha.
