Mānawatia a Matariki
Celebrate Matariki
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NGĀ RAUEMI | RESOURCES
The following resources are aimed at classes with Chromebooks
Students will become an astronomer, as you explore the night skies of Aotearoa, uncovering the science behind why different iwi look to different stars to welcome the Māori New Year.
This links on to our Manaiakalani Cybersmart Site and has all the information and further links to a great Cybersmart lesson as well as celebrating Matariki! Ngā mihi to our Manaiakalani Facilitators, Michelle Tate & Aina Masina, for providing this resource.
Matariki Stars: Distances and Brightness learning activity
Matariki Stars: Distances and Brightness learning activity
This lesson focuses on learning about the distance and brightness of the Matariki Stars and then creating a chart using Google Sheets to compare them.
Manaiakalani Facilitator, Michelle Tate, created this resource. Ngā mihi nui!
MPI Maths Matariki unit/week planning
MPI Maths Matariki unit/week planning
MPI maths Matariki unit/week planning, developed using a comprehensive maths programme framework, with linked practical task boards, resources and activities, and embedded assessment. It is based on the Y5-6 expectations but can be adapted for other year levels.
Thanks to Elena Terekhina, from our Research & MPI team, for providing access to this incredible resource.
Toolkit T2, 2023 - Matariki for the Classroom
Information about the 9 stars in the Matariki cluster, whakataukī (proverbs) associated with the stars & pronunciation, and some activities for chromebook & ipad.
Link to the Cybersmart Challenge blog that has a fun Matariki themed challenge.
Matariki LCS Multimodal Site
Matariki LCS Multimodal Site
Multi modal site and resources created and curated by Manaiakalani facilitators.
(Michelle Tate & Janine Bava)
Link to the Cybersmart Challenge blog that has a fun Matariki themed challenge.
Created by a kaiako Māori to both scaffold and consolidate learning.
ATAATA | VIDEOS
A video in Te Reo Māori (with English subtitles) giving visual and audio explanations of each star and what they represents.
An Island of Mystery episode - all in Te Reo Māori
A short video sharing ideas around how to celebrate Matariki
Scarlett's guide to Matariki, including 7 facts you need to know! Really contemporary and easy to watch.
Little Kiwi's Matariki
'Storytime Read Aloud Picture Book for Kids NZ'
A video describing how to find the Matariki star cluster by Te Papa Tongarewa.
The Stolen Stars of Matariki
Read aloud picture book
Matariki
'Storytime Read Aloud Picture Book for Kids NZ'
HANGA | CREATE
Hands on tasks
Easy paper 8-point star
Woven 8-point star
Woven star
Harakeke/flax star
WAIATA | SONGS
PRINTABLE RESOURCES
Printable Activity Book - English
Rauemi / Resources from Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand
Pukapuka Ngohe Mahi - Te Reo Māori
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