The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
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Theme: |
Appreciating Ancient Cultures, Appreciating World Cultures and Understanding the Struggle to Integrate Old Customs and Cultures into Modern Society
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Grades: |
6 - 8
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Subject: |
Social Studies
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Duration: |
2 class periods
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Standards
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New Jersey State Core Curriculum Standards
Standard 6.1: All students will utilize historical thinking, problem solving and research skills to maximize their understanding of civics, history, geography and economics.
Standard 6.3: All students will demonstrate knowledge of world history in order to understand life and events in the past and how they relate to the present and future.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read and/or listen to the book The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera and discuss the book literally and analytically.
- Understand how New Zealand was settled by the Maori people.
- Research Maori culture in cooperative groups.
- Design a tattoo and create a legend that represents them.
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