Plant research project and worksheet of english

proyecto de investigación sobre las plantas, modelo y procedimiento

1. Rongoā Y10 Science

2. 3/26/2023 Rongoā Māori Rongoā is the traditional Māori healing system. Rongoā is a holistic practice that often includes using the medicinal properties of New Zealand native plants

3. https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/maori-medicine 3/26/2023 Scientific research Some of the information relating to the medicinal use of plants has been supported through scientific studies and the study of the use of related plants in other parts of the world. For example, kawakawa has relatives that are used medicinally in other countries of the South Pacific and has been the focus of scientific research.

4. We are going to make Kawakawa balm . Please bring a small container. Make sure your name is on it. 3/26/2023

5. 3/26/2023 Tohunga Traditionally, Māori had a holistic approach to healing. It included the mind, body and spirit – mauri (life force), tapu (natural law) and wairua (spirit).  Tohunga , the medical practitioners or healers, passed their knowledge down through the generations, and modern Māori healers still use many of the concepts and practices.

6. 3/26/2023 Tohunga Suppression Act… 1907 - 1962

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8. NZ is home to 2300+ native vascular plants 80% are endemic : they occur nowhere else Insects, birds, reptiles & people depend on them

9. Activity – Use the Plant fact sheets to help you complete this worksheet 3/26/2023

10. Example of a Plant fact sheet 3/26/2023

11. 3/26/2023 References https://cms.its.waikato.ac.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/460861/Introduction-to-native-plant-ID-Catherine-Kirby.pdf

12. Name of rākau (Māori, common and Scientific name) Leaf (draw shape) Fruit/Cone/ Flower description Ecology – interactions with other animals, insects, or birds Traditional Rongoā (medicinal) uses Other traditional Māori uses                                                                                                     Ng ā r ā kau o Pukekohe High School Ingoa: ____________________