Section outline

  • Welcome to Term 3! 

    Our context this term is "Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi"

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... the stars of Matariki; Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi by observing how they connect Māori to te taiao


    Tuesday's Lesson

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

    • Recall one or more legends of Matariki and describe the role of the stars; Tupu-ā-rangi and Tupu-ā-nuku

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Karakia Timatanga (beginning prayer)
    2. Introduction to this term's topic
    3. Quiz to recap Matariki and the stars / roles
    4. Class discussion of the different legends / pūrākau of Matariki and the stars - choose one legend to write about in your book
    5. Complete a Worksheet describing each star - write 1-3 bullet points to describe each star
    6. Extension task: create your section of the class collaborative artwork piece of Matariki
    7. Karakia Whakamutunga (ending prayer)

    Thursday and Friday's Lesson

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

    • Describe what is meant by Te Taiao (give a definition)
    • State 1-2 ways (or describe / explain) how the stars Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi connect us to te taiao

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Karakia Timatanga (beginning prayer)
    2. Kahoot! quiz to recap Matariki stars 
    3. Te Taiao - group and class discussion - create a definition 
    4. Activities: diagram and video about Te Taiao
    5. Bus stop activity - how Tupu-ā-rangi and Tupu-ā-nuku connect to Te Taiao
    6. Aspects of Nature important to you - Think, pair, share - class 
    7. Karakia Whakamutunga (ending prayer)