WHALE RIDER
1. MAORI CULTUREClick on these links to see Maori culture in action.
2. EXRA CREDIT: Ta MokoWith respect to the Maori culture, use the following links to create a moko design for yourself or one of your ancestors. Remember, placements on the face are part of meaning. Your drawing should be detailed, and each part of the drawing should be labeled and explained.
3. AFTER THE FILMA. Use your study packet to write about how certain elements from your cultural research are represented in the film. If you need to access the research links again, they are provided below.
B. Your typed responses should include three things:
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FOR FUN
- Go to my PLAYING FOR CHANGE link for multimedia fun on some philosophical ideas!
- See film trailers for other films featuring Maori culture:
Once Were Warriors
Maori films online
- An elder explains the meaning of Hongi.