T2 W4

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING our context of Matariki through Astronomy and observing the difference phases of the moon and recognising these.
• We are EXPLORING our context of Matariki through Astronomy and organising the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar) according to times of seasonal harvesting, fishing etc.
• We are EXPLORING our context of Matariki through Astronomy by researching on the life cycle of stars, connecting this to the matariki star cluster, looking at the day/night cycles and seasons and connecting this to the placement of components within the solar system

Kia ora ākonga, this week we will finish off with phases of the moon and tides and look at maramataka - the Māori lunar calendar. 

Plan for the week is as follows: 

Tuesday: Finish off Tides (notes), finish solar system project and have display ready 
Wednesday: (Relief) Online scavenger hunt Part 2 on sun, stars and moon ( on Googleclassroom)
Thursday: Maramataka lunar calendar project 

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Understand what causes tides and why sea levels change between high and low tides 
• Describe what maramataka is and how this is linked to the moonphases
• Be able to independently search for answers ( with guidance) to find out what stars are, life cycle of stars, moon phases, day and night cycles and seasons. 

Activities:

1. Online scavenger hunt (part 2) 
2. Maramataka dial chart 

Homework:
Finish off notes and maramataka dial chart.