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Beans and Corn Around the World

Ngā Kōhine e Toru

These activities are based around the story Ngā Kōhine e Toru, in the book Te Whakatipu Kānga, (item number 710880) or download the App or PDF at:
http://hana.co.nz/online/te-whakatipu-kanga/

Ngā Kōhine e Toru

What you need

  • Copies of Te Whakatipu Kānga
  • Copies of Papapaki 2.PDF (1 per student)

Pakipaki 2 (PDF, 14 KB)

  • Art materials
  • 12-part story text, cut into strips (Ngā Kōhine e Toru - Kōrero 2 PDF)

Ngā Kōhine e Toru Kōrero 2 (PDF, 40 KB)

What you do

  • Read aloud the story Ngā Kōhine e Toru. Share possibly unfamiliar words:
    • Wenoweno – te pito o te kāwai o ngā tupu
    • Pārae – he horahanga whenua tino nui, he āhua papatahi
    • Pūhutihuti – kāore e āta herua te makawe
    • Māwhe – kua memeha, kua tata ngaro te tae
  • Read the story again. Students retell the story pictorially using the 12-box storyboard (Papapaki -2).

Students recount the story in their own words, using their storyboard as a prompt. 

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Sequence the Story

  • This is a whole class sequencing activity. Students work in pairs. Give each pair a paragraph of the story (Ngā Kōhine e Toru - Kōrero 2 PDF). Groups work together to sequence the story correctly. Class reads the story aloud as they’ve sequenced it.
  • Working in pairs or threes, students again work with one paragraph of the story. Pairs act out their section of the story; retell the story as a class in correct sequence. 
  • Students paint their section of the story. Again, sequence the story, showing art and retelling their section of the story.

Display the art in sequence, students provide a paragraph of text to support their section of the story. 

Companion Planting

Companion Planting

See Hine Raumati, Summer Kai, Taumata 1 for instructions on companion planting of beans, corn and kamokamo. 

Growing Bean Sprouts in a CD Case

What you need

  • CD case (one per pair)
  • Seed raising mix
  • Eye-droppers
  • Bean seeds
  • Water
  • Permanent marker pens
  • Masking tape
  • Ruler
  • Chart to record observations
  • Copies of Whakatipu Pihi Pīni 2. PDF

Whakatipu Pihi Pīni 2 (PDF, 23 KB)

What you do

  • Any bean will do, but the bigger ones are easier to see.
  • The hinges of the CD case should be at the top. This stops the dirt from falling out and leaves a hole at the top for watering.
  • Plant your bean high in the soil, with the concave side down. (If you plant it too low in the case, the roots will grow out the base.)
  • Tape the bottom shut. This will keep roots from growing out the bottom of the CD.
  • Use masking tape and permanent markers to label whose plant is whose.
  • At day 5 un-tape the cases overnight so that they can have a little bit of space to grow. Tape them back in the morning. By day 7 or so you can label your plants.
  • Record your observations. 

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Stages

Planting. 

Planting

                        

 

Watering.

Watering

Observing.

Observing 1
Observing 2
Observing 3

Labeling the parts of the plant.

  

Labelling

Measuring and recording observations. (Use this table –  Whakatipu Pihi Pīni PDF.)

Whakatipu Pihi Pīni 2 (PDF, 23 KB)

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Food Festival

Food Festival

Beans and corn make up the staple diet of millions of people around the world. Organise an international food festival. Here are a few of recipes to get you started. 

Black Bean and Cheese Nachos (Mexico)

Ingredients

  • Large bag of tortilla chips
  • Jar of salsa
  • Can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 250 gm grated cheese
  • Small tub of sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 230°C
  • Line a baking dish with aluminum foil (for easy clean up).
  • Place tortilla chips into baking dish in a single layer.
  • Using a spoon, evenly distribute salsa over tortilla chips.
  • Sprinkle evenly with black beans and cheese.
  • Bake for about 3–5 minutes, until cheese melts and is bubbly.
  • Serve immediately. 

Oven Roasted Parmesan Green Beans (Italy)

Ingredients

  • 500 gm fresh green beans
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Wash your fresh bean thoroughly. Snap off the ends and place in a large bowl.
  • Pour in your olive oil to coat the beans.
  • Add parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
  • Spray a baking tray with non-stick spray or line with baking paper.
  • Place beans on the tray, keeping space between the beans.
  • Roast the green beans in your oven at 200°C for 20 minutes until your beans are brown; turn at least once while cooking. 

Corn Fritters

A favourite dish of children and adults alike! The recipe (and others) are available in He Kānga te Kai.

http://hana.co.nz/online/he-kanga-te-kai/ 

Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks celery
  • Medium onion
  • Olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 850 ml milk
  • Potato, peeled and cut into little cubes
  • 200 gm fresh or frozen corn
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley or chives

Instructions

  • Chop celery and onion. (Save the celery leaves.)
  • Heat the olive oil in a pot over a medium heat.
  • Add the celery, onion, and thyme.
  • Stir until the vegetables start to colour.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir for a few more minutes.
  • Pour in the milk, add the potato and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir so the soup doesn’t stick to the pot.
  • Cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the corn and celery leaves.
  • Bring the soup back to the boil and serve.

Possible Assessment Ideas

Students can:

  • Work cooperatively to recall a story they have heard in correct sequence. 
  • Conduct a simple science experiment and observe and record the outcome.
  • Identify and describe the germination process of a bean plant.
  • Identify the conditions needed in seed germination.
  • Peer assess by telling each other the steps in the recipes they make.
  • Produce a storyboard showing the steps involved in making a dish.
  • Cook and serve a corn and bean feast for an international/seasonal food festival.

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