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Polynesia across the curriculum

Getting started

Ideas for studying Polynesia which could be used to support learning outcomes in a variety of curriculum areas.

Expressive arts

Try designing a traditional tattoo and explore colours through the work of artist Paul Gaughin who lived in Tahiti.

Religious and moral education

Listen to the creation myth and explore the traditional Polynesian story.

Social studies

The story of how a Tahitian princess came to live in Scotland, and the huge feast bowl she brought with her.

Mathematics

Travel and time zones; try working out timetables and itineraries in French.

Sciences

Would you like to go into space? Or should we concentrate on making Earth a better place? Join the debate!

Technologies

Getting from A to B on the sea is very tricky and it's easy to get lost. Find out how the Polynesians travelled from island to island.