Activity Worksheets
Activity worksheets are available for students after they have visited Te Puia. Class representatives can request these from the education department at Te Puia by email.
The related documents area below has example activity worksheets you can download. Answers to activity worksheets are available on site but a "help" sheet will also be provided.
The Arts
Performance: Poi, Haka, SHort Stick, Action Song, Wind Instruments
Age 5 to 12 year olds
Step by step instructions on how to make the things needed to perform Maori songs and dance. The instructions also take you through the steps needed to make up your own item to perform.
Weaving
Age 10 to 15 year olds
Step by Step methods of making simple woven items from harakeke (flax).
Making a manutukutuku (a kite)
Age 8 to 15 year olds
A step by step pictorial explanation of how to build your own kite.
Geology
Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley
Age 8 to 13 year olds
The Whakarewarewa Geothermal valley unfolds some secrets which students are encouraged to find during their visit.
The effects of the 1886 Tarawera eruption on Te Whakarewarewa
Age 12 to 14 year olds
This activity worksheet takes a more detailed look at how the volcanic eruption sent hail and other debris in the direction of Te Puia.
Tourism Development questionnaire
Age 11 to 17 year olds
Designed to help students understand how Te Puia is managed, marketed and maintained.
Social Sciences
Te Puia Activity Book
Age 5 to 12 year olds
This booklet has activities such as; word finds, drawing exercises, spot the difference and a simple Maori language introduction as well as FAQ.
Related Documents
- Sample Activity Worksheet (421KB)