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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING our context of Kaitiakitanga through Astronomy and observing the difference phases of the moon and recognising these.
    • We are EXPLORING our context of Kaitiakitanga through Astronomy and organising the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar) according to times of seasonal harvesting, fishing etc.
    • We are EXPLORING our context of Kaitiakitanga 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


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    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the different phases of the moon 
    • Understand what causes tides and why sea levels change between high and low tides 

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Observing the different phases of the moon in our local area and charting these down 
    2. Creating a tidal chart based on the different tides in the moana and linking this to the different phases of the moon 

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