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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... the Māori lunar calendar to discover and make connections to planting
    • We are EXPLORING... the moon by taking observations and researching the moon's features

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

    • Describe the surface of the moon + describe how meteorites have created these features
    • Compare cultural stories + myths to learn how different cultures have their own interpretation of the moon's appearance
    • Brainstorm + write a moon myth 

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Literacy activities: Read "Night Light" article to uncover basic moon facts, "Manned Missions" reading passage to identify locations of landed Apollo missions, write our own moon myths
    2. Practical: investigate how meteorites of different sizes have affected the moon's surface, 
    3. Hands-on: moon phases with oreos, role play to make moon phases
    4. Digital activities: BrainPop "Moon Phases" - video, quiz, challenge + 2 related readings
    5. Class notes: Google Slides