Big Books - Teacher Resources (Maori Myths/Folklore)

These are now in our library for issue.
You can find these on the Teacher Resource Library Big Book Stand in the School Library.

Tane And His Children

Summary: Describes Tane, god of the forest, who planted the trees and created the birds and animals which live there
Also published in Maori as: A Tane me ana tamariki
A big book.

Tane And The Stars

Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of how Tane, seeing the night sky so dark, made the stars and scattered them across the sky
Also published in Maori as: A Tane me nga whetu
A big book.

Te Manu The Tekoteko

Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of Te Manu, who is taken by the sea people to be a tekoteko on their roof
Also published in Maori as: Te Manu te tekoteko
A big book.

Tamure And The Taniwha

Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of a taniwha which terrorised the people, until Tamure fought with it and chased it away
Also published in Maori as: A Tamure me te taniwha
A big book.

Hatupatu

Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of Hatupatu, and his narrow escape from the clutches of the Bird Woman
Also published in Maori
A big book.

The Old Woman And The Spiders

Retells the traditional Maori tale of an old woman who shares her cave with two spiders, who repay her kindness by taking her to a new home
A big book.

Antarctica : The Unfolding Story

Table of contents: The geography of Antarctica : The continent. The islands. Dry valleys and lakes -- The geology of Antarctica : Fossils and meteorites -- The glaciology of Antarctica : Ice, icebergs and glaciers -- The climate of Antarctica : Climate and atmosphere -- The biology of Antarctica : Microbial life. Plant life. Antarctic fish. Whales. Seals. Penguins. Other sea birds -- The exploration of Antarctica : The unknown land. To the South Pole. Amazing adventures. The aeroplane. Modern explorers. Private expeditions. Animals in Antarctica -- Science in Antarctica : The International Geophysical Year (IGY). The Antarctic Treaty. Setting up stations. The work of scientists. The Antarctic ozone hole. The greenhouse effect -- The future : Conservation. Historic huts. Tourism. New Zealand's role in Antarctica
Summary: Includes comprehensive sections on geography, geology, glaciology, plant life, animal life, science, exploration, conservation and tourism, the ozone hole and climate issues. Also includes information on New Zealand's role in Antarctica

'Antarctica - The Unfolding Story' is a journey of discovery. Explore the ice, mountains, valleys and islands of Antarctica with each new page. find out amazing facts about the plants and animals that survive in freezing conditions.

Discover how famous explorers like Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton withstood the harsh Antarctic environment. Find out about the achievements of New Zealander, Sir Edmund Hillary and other recent Antarctic expeditions from around the world.

Learn how countries cooperate in Antarctic research to further global scientific understanding. Exciting photographs depict how the people involved in scientific research live and work at modern Antarctic bases.

Find out about New Zealand's role in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Discover how you too can visit the continent as a researcher, support worker, artist or tourist and become a part of the unfolding story of Antarctica.

New Zealand Author.

Pania, the woman from the sea

Summary: Pania, a woman of the sea, falls in love with Karitoki, a young chief. But when Pania returns each day to her home under the sea, Karitoki tries to stop her. Suggested level: junior, primary

The Maero, the Very Fierce People

Summary: Describes the Maero people who lived high in the mountains, and how they catch their prey using their jagged fingernails and toenails. Suggested level: junior, primary

Tamure Me Te Taniwha - Tamure and the taniwha

Other Title: Tamure and the taniwha
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of a taniwha which terrorised the people, until Tamure fought with it and chased it away. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Tinirau Me Tana Tohora - Tinirau and his Whale

Other Title: Tinirau and his whale
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of Tinirau and his pet whale. One day Kae steals the whale, rides it far away, and begins to eat it; but Tinirau comes to the rescue. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Tane Me Nga Whetu - Tane and the Stars

Other Title: Tane and the stars
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of how Tane, seeing the night sky so dark, made the stars and scattered them across the sky. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Ko Tangaroa Au - I Am Tangaroa

Other Title: I am Tangaroa
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Describes Tangaroa, God of the sea, who keeps fishing boats safe, and who has all the creatures of the sea as his children. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Te Wahine Ahi - The Fire Woman

Other Title: Fire woman
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of how Maui tricked the fire woman. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Tane Me Ana Tamariki - Tane and his Children

Other Title: Tane and his children
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Describes Tane, God of the forest, who planted the trees and created the birds and animals which live there. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Te Manu Te Tekoteko - Te Manu the Tekoteko

Other Title: Te Manu the tekoteko
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of Te Manu, who is taken by the sea people to be a tekoteko on their roof. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Hatupatu

Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of Hatupatu, and his narrow escape from the clutches of the Bird Woman. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Ko Tawhiri Au - I Am Tawhiri

Other Title: I am Tawhiri
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Describes the powers of Tawhiri, God of the winds, who can bring storms, help birds to fly, and make waves on the sea. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Hine-moana and Kiwa

Summary: Tells how Hine-one the Sand Woman, Hine-tuakirikiri the Shingle Woman, and Rakahore the rocks, keep Papa the Earth Mother safe from Hine-moa the Sea Woman. Suggested level: junior, primary

The Woman whose Son was a Taniwha

Summary: Te Ara-tukuktuku is told by her people to move away because her son is a taniwha. Te Ara-tukutuku gets angry and tells her son to punish them. Suggested level: junior, primary

Te Kuia Me Nga Pungawerewere - The Old Woman and the Spiders

Other Title: Old woman and the spiders
Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Retells the traditional Maori tale of an old woman who shares her cave with two spiders, who repay her kindness by taking her to a new home. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Te Taniwha - The Taniwha

Bilingual ed
English language version first published: 1995, as part of Waiatarua myths series. Maori language version first published: 1996, as part of Purakau Waiatarua series
Summary: Describes the legendary taniwha, a fearsome creature with sharp teeth, long claws, and a roar like thunder. Includes notes on Maori pronunciation. Suggested level: junior

Te Taniwha O Te Moana - The Sea Monster

Summary: Marakihau the Taniwha lives in the deep sea. The book describes the Taniwha and his environment. Suggested level: junior, primary

How Weaving Came

Summary: Tells how the tohunga tricked the Fairy Woman into weaving in the light of day so that the women of the kainga could watch and learn as she worked. Suggested level: junior, primary

Parata the Taniwha

Summary: Parata sleeps in the deepest sea. When he breathes in, he sucks in the waters and the people say, 'The tide has gone out!' The waters will come back again when he breathes out. Suggested level: junior, primary

Hapopo and the Pohutukawa

Summary: Hapopo is sad when he finds out that pohutukawa flowers are not as long lasting as the red feathers from his homeland. Suggested level: junior, primary

Matakauri the Giant Killer

Summary: Tells how Matakauri killed the giant Matau and how, as a result, Lake Wakatipu was formed. Suggested level: junior, primary

Haumia and his Kumara

Summary: Haumia grew kumara in his garden on the top of a high cliff by the sea. Every year, when the kumara were ready to eat, Rapanui made great waves which rise over the cliff and drowns all the kumara. Haumia is fed up and plans a cunning trick on the tanwhia. Suggested level: junior, primary

Mohoao, the Fierce Fairy Person

Summary: When Tukoio enters the forest he is attacked by Mohoao, the fierce fairy person. Tukoio fought with him and cut off Mohoao's arms, legs, and head. When the head began to speak, Tukoio instantly dropped the head and ran. Suggested level: junior, primary

Open Content Licensing for Educators Workshop and CreativeCommons Kiwi Video

Open Content licensing for Educators Workshop in my opinion everyone should take this workshop.
Well worth your while.

Objectives

Open content licensing for educators is a free online workshop designed for educators who want to learn more about open education resources, copyright, and creative commons licenses. This workshop will:

• Reflect on the practice of sharing knowledge in education and the permissions educators consider fair and reasonable;
• Define what constitutes an open education resource (OER);
• Explain how international copyright functions in a digital world;
• Introduce the Creative Commons suite of licenses and explain how they support open education approaches;
• Connect with educators around the world to share thoughts and experiences in relation to copyright, OER and Creative Commons.

Objectives are taken from http://wikieducator.org/Open_content_licensing_for_educators/Home

CreativeCommons Kiwi by CreativeCommons Aotearoa(NZ)

Take a look at this video, easy to understand and a great teaching tool regarding Creative Commons.

Splats, Scraps and Glue Blobs - an Art Resource

Hello all,

Here is a wonderful Art Resource Blog called Splats, Scraps and Glue Blobs
http://splatsscrapsandglueblobs.blogspot.co.nz/

Great step by step art resource, links to other art resources too. Check this one out see what you think.

I have had permission from the Blogger that we can use her link here.