Learning Map - Week 8
Task 1 - Glossary
Watch the videos and read the information at the bottom of this page on Matariki. Write a definition for some of the words associated with Matariki. Add as much detail as you can:
Task 2 - Fact File Square
Using the square template, write four facts about Matariki that you have learnt by folding in the four corners. In the centre of the square, draw 4 images to represent your four facts.
Task 3 - Shopping List
From the Matariki Soup Recipe, create your own shopping list in your Everyday Book as a reminder of what to purchase to make the soup.
Task 4 - Weave a Matariki Star
This is a challenging activity to test how well you can follow instructions. Watch one of the videos below on how to weave a Matariki star and test your skills to make one of the stars out of strips of coloured card.
Task 6 - Sketching App
Find out about one of the Matariki Cluster stars and create your own piece of artwork using Sketch School. You must show what they star symbolising in your artwork, either by the colours you choose or designs. The information about the stars in below the activities on this page.
Videos
Fact File Information
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How many stars does Matariki have?
Matariki has nine visible stars, according to leading Māori astronomer, Dr Rangi Matamua, who’s been researching Matariki for over 30 years. As part of his research, Dr Matamua found that some of his own tūpuna were able to see nine stars. The nine visible stars include: Matariki, Tupuārangi, Waipuna-ā-Rangi, Waitī, Tupuānuku, Ururangi, Waitā, Pōhutukawa and Hiwa-i-te-Rangi. Each star holds a certain significance over our wellbeing and environment, as seen from the Māori view of the world. |
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