The Art of Taiaha Word Search
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About:
This 20-word word search explores the taiaha, a traditional Māori weapon, and Māori culture for students in Grades 6–8. Hidden words include Lake Rotorua, Mokoi Island, wānanga, marae, and kaumatua, covering both the weapon and broader cultural context. Use it during a social studies or cultural history unit on indigenous New Zealand, as a sub-plan activity, or edit it as a template for other cultural-arts explorations.
Word List
- TANE
- MAORI
- LAKEROTORUA
- ISLAND
- WANANGA
- CULTURE
- NGAPUHI
- MOKOIAISLAND
- MARAE
- TAIAHA
- RAKAU
- BROOM
- TEARAWA
- IWI
- PROTOCOLS
- PERFORM
- KAUMATUA
- NZPOLICE
- POUPOU
- WHAREKAI
How to Use This Word Search
Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.
