Y9 Global Studies - Phase 2 - Lesson 2-2
The Māori Battalion - Paradox of Service
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Learning objectives

  • Understand who the Māori Battalion were and why they served
  • Explore the paradox: fighting for a Crown that had taken their land
  • Write a PEEL paragraph on Whanaungatanga as motivation for service

Part A - The Māori Battalion: key facts

Complete the fact organiser as your teacher presents. Add your own notes in the space below.

Formed
1940
Number who served
~16,000
Theatres of war
Greece, Crete, North Africa, Italy
The paradox
Why they served

Part B - PEEL paragraph

Write a PEEL paragraph to answer this question:

Explain how Whanaungatanga motivated Māori soldiers to serve in WWII.
P
Make a clear statement about Whanaungatanga and service.
E
Give specific evidence - who, what, where, when.
E
Explain how your evidence proves your point.
L
Link back - go beyond just restating your point.

Extension

How did Māori leaders view service differently from each other? Research Āpirana Ngata's position and one opposing view.

Exit ticket
In your own words - what is the paradox of the Māori Battalion's service?
Bookwork reminder: Your PEEL paragraph must also be written in your class book - not just on this sheet.