"Kia tū te ihiihi, kia tū te wanawana, kia tū te ohooho."
“Be inspired, be amazing!”
Bring the thrill and excitement of adventure into the classroom with this high-energy unit. Ākonga use te reo Māori to talk about exciting places, describe events, and share experiences such as festivals, theme parks, and memorable outings. Students practise communicating about where events take place, what they have done, and their plans for future adventures.
Through creative projects and storytelling, learners design and present their own dream adventure park or destination using expressive reo Māori. This dynamic unit turns language learning into an imaginative adventure filled with creativity and kōrero.
Achievement Objectives
Whāinga Paetae
At Levels 3 and 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum, ākonga extend their communicative competence into a wider range of familiar, everyday contexts.
In this unit, learners discuss events and where they take place, describe recent activities, share plans for the near future, and communicate about quality, quantity, and cost.
These Achievement Objectives guide learning within Whakangahautia Te Reo and align with Te Tupuranga – Developing Communication Skills in Te Reo Māori.
🌱 LEVEL 3
3.2 communicate about events and where they take place
3.5 communicate about immediate past activities
🌱 LEVEL 4
4.2 communicate about plans for the immediate future
4.5 communicate about the quality, quantity and cost of things
learning outcomes
Putanga Ako
The learning outcomes describe what ākonga will be able to demonstrate by the end of the unit. They focus on communicative competence, cultural participation, confidence, and relational growth, ensuring learning extends beyond language recall to meaningful application.
By the end of this unit, ākonga will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
By the end of this unit, ākonga will be able to describe places, adventures, journeys, and experiences confidently using expressive te reo Māori.
Learners will strengthen their understanding of how kīwaha, tone, and language structures communicate emotion, excitement, and storytelling while developing vocabulary related to travel, activities, movement, location, and future plans.
Through interactive and collaborative learning experiences, ākonga will use descriptive language, conjunctions, and time phrases to extend ideas and communicate naturally in both spoken and written contexts.
The unit also supports creativity, oral fluency, confidence, and cultural connection while encouraging learners to express themselves through storytelling, digital design, and imaginative exploration.
aromatawai
Assessments
This unit includes a feature-style recorded presentation assessment designed to be engaging, achievable, and confidence-building. Learning is scaffolded to ensure ākonga absorb language meaningfully before producing it through expressive tasks.
Aligned with NZC Levels 3–4 and the Pou Reo framework — Kia Tika, Kia Rere, Kia Māori, and Kia Ora te Reo — assessment prioritises clarity, fluency, cultural integrity, and learner wellbeing. The focus is on authentic communication rather than technical perfection, encouraging courageous and enthusiastic reo use.
Ākonga will design and present their own virtual theme park or adventure destination using te reo Māori to describe attractions, activities, locations, and experiences.
Learners will create themed areas, rides, and interactive experiences with Māori names, descriptions, and visual elements while using expressive language, kīwaha, directional phrases, and future-focused structures to guide visitors through their world. They will present their adventure destination through posters, digital slideshows, videos, maps, or virtual tours using clear pronunciation and confident delivery.
Extension opportunities include creating bilingual brochures, collaborative themed zones, QR-code audio experiences, and immersive virtual tours using digital platforms and creative technologies.
what's included
Ngā Hua o Roto
Within this unit you will have everything you need to confidently deliver a high-quality, engaging te reo Māori unit - thoughtfully designed to reduce planning time while strengthening learning outcomes.
Each component is structured, practical, and aligned to curriculum expectations, ensuring clarity for kaiako and meaningful progression for ākonga.
📋 MĀHERE AKO – FULL UNIT PLAN
A complete ready-to-teach unit plan including curriculum links, learning intentions, teaching approaches, and clear progression aligned to NZC Levels 3–4.
📚 LESSON SLIDES AND SEQUENCING
Structured lesson sequencing with ready-to-use teaching slides, facilitation guidance, interactive tasks, and engaging adventure-based learning experiences linked to travel, storytelling, and exploration.
🎯 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE MODES
Interactive activities that strengthen speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing, and presenting through role-play, storytelling, collaborative planning, games, and digital creation.
🎢 DIGITAL ADVENTURE & CREATIVE DESIGN TASKS
Immersive learning experiences using tools such as Canva, Genially, Padlet, Google Earth, and WeVideo to design virtual destinations, maps, theme parks, and interactive travel experiences.
📝 ĀKONGA EVALUATION & FEEDBACK
Formative reflection tools, learner feedback activities, and assessment support materials that track progress, strengthen confidence, and support future learning.
🌿 EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE, KĪWAHA & CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
Authentic kaupapa Māori learning experiences that strengthen oral fluency, emotional expression, creativity, and confidence through storytelling, movement, and adventure-based learning.