Technology - nga waka

Today we started to learn about waka, their types, uses and what they look like eg their basic parts. 

We also learnt the difference between a traditional waka and a modern waka. We discovered that traditional waka and modern waka have some similarities eg their shape but that they have differences eg what they're made of.

There are 5 different types of traditional waka

Waka taua - war canoe
Waka hourua - double hulled
Waka tētē- fishing canoe
Waka tīwai - river canoe
Mōkihi - raft

Most were made out of Tōtara but some were made out of kauri wood because they came from different areas.

There are 2 different types of modern waka.

Waka ama- used for racing
Waka Tangata- used to teach people about traditional waka

Minimising Our Impact

This term we have been looking at water (wai), how we use it and conserve it and how we as humans impact our natural environments. This week we looked at how humans can impact our environments in negative ways. We then looked at the positive things we are doing (or could be doing) to help. 

Fishing in other cultures

How did other cultures in the past (Maori Inuit Norwegian Japanese) fish? 

What did they do different to modern fishing techniques?

Water Cycle

We have started learning about the Water Cycle and the different parts that make it work.
 
 
 


We have started an experiment to show the Water Cycle in action. Come and check out our window display!
 

Rocky Shore