Section outline




  • 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


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

    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. 


    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Maramataka dial chart 
    2. Seasons experiment 

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