Term 2 Week 2+3

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING our concept of Kaitiakitanga by rangahau of Matariki and its significance to Māori people
• We are EXPLORING our concept of Kaitiakitanga by connecting the location of stars, moon phases to when activities such as planting and harvesting are done
• We are EXPLORING our concept of Kaitiakitanga by connecting our understanding of moon phases, day time and night time to how seasons are observed

Kia Ora ākonga, 

For the next 2 weeks we will be looking at moon phases, and linking this to maramataka ( the Māori lunar calendar) This will help us understand how Māori used the moon to determine when to plant, harvest etc. 

The plan for the next 2 weeks is as follows: 

Week 2: 

Monday: Matariki research and workbook. You will be working through research on Matariki and its significance. This will also help build your skills in literacy by helping you structure your writing and comprehension of questions in science. 

Wednesday- Friday : Complete Matariki research and workbook , linking to maramataka 

Week 3: 

Monday: Observing moon phases 

Wednesday:  Modelling the different moon phases - moon phase activity 

Thursday/Friday: Moon's influence on Earth and tides 

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• 1. Explain the Moon’s influence on Earth. 

  2. Describe the cause of nighttime and daytime. 

  3. Define the term year

  4. Explain why we have seasons on Earth. 

  5. Define the term month