Section outline

  • Birdman kite – Kites and manu tukutuku – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealandmanu-tukutuku | Maori art, Flax weaving, Polynesian peopleLeonie Sharp: Manu TukutukuMr Bainbridge's Class on Twitter: "Manu Tukutuku - Matariki Kites #Matariki… "Modern Chinese kites and where to buy - China ArtloverChinese Kite, Chinese Kite Festival, Weifang Kite, China Kite Tour - Easy Tour ChinaOne World Kites. 50-lb. Hardwood Kite Spool - Buy at Into The Wind Kites - Buy at Into The Wind Kites

    Context: Space & Time

    Big Ideas:  Space has always fascinated mankind.  During the past few years there has been a renewed commitment and effort to explore the Moon, Mars, other planets and celestial bodies. This term we will be focussing on aspects from Planet Earth & Beyond and the Physics of space exploration including time.  

    5c's - Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity & Citizenship

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the concepts of space and becoming familiar with scientific terms relating to space exploration.
    • We are EXPLORING the concepts of physics relating to forces, motion & time.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING ...to construct Kites from different cultures by collaborating with our peers so as to apply the concepts of aerodynamics, forces acting on kites, wind speed and measuring the air resistance acting on the kite.

    Success Criteria:             I can/have:
    • Understood the cultural significance of flying kites from various cultures.
    • Constructed a kite that effectively flies.
    • apply and explain the concepts of physics related to kite flying
    Activities:
    • Monday - Teacher led - planning for constructing Kites from Maori culture and other cultures.
    • Wednesday & Thursday: Complete the contruction of kites following the steps and instructions as given.
    Practical activity:  Kite making and flying.
     How kites fly:
      
     Videos to watch - Maori Kites

    Other cultures: