Term 2 Week 10

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING...on developing our understanding of Matariki
• We are FOCUSING...on describing phenomenons of earth and our solar system

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING planet earth by investigating the reason for day, night, the tides and seasons
• We are EXPLORING Matariki by discovering the myths and legends behind the constellations

Kia ora Year 9s and welcome to week 10! This week we will be learning about how the moon and sun are the cause of the tides, and exploring what Matariki is and why it is important.

Success Criteria: 

• I can explain what tides are
  
• I can describe how the sun and the moon influence the tides
• I can name the whetu of Matariki
• I can describe a story of Matariki
• I can explain what the Matariki star cluster is 

1. Tides cut and paste
2. Matariki research worksheet