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Ko au te taiao: Information for teachers

The principles that underpin Ko au te taiao, curriculum links, and how to use this resource.

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Ko au te taiao: About this resource

Ko au te taiao is underpinned by four principles that support the New Zealand curriculum and Te Rautaki o Te Papa the Te Papa Strategy.

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Ko au te taiao: Curriculum links

Ko au te taiao touches on a wide range of learning areas – Social Sciences, including Aotearoa New Zealand histories, sciences, the visual arts, drama, health and PE, technology, and English.

Ko au te taiao: How to use this resource

Consider ways you can use this resource within your setting.

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Ko au te taiao: Acknowledgements

To the artists, the makers, the crafters, both known and unknown, to the whānau, hapū and iwi of each taonga, tēnā rawa atu koutou.