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Whakakaupapa - Learning Focus:
Matariki Story - Waiata - Matariki Traditions
The Matariki Story
Can you retell the Matariki Story with your
Fork Puppets?
Have your teacher play the above Youtube Clips
Complete the Kahoot! IN PAIRS.
Click here or the Logo to start the quiz
The Leader Board
Hiwa-i-te-rangi is one of the 9 stars in the Matariki cluster.
It is known as the "wishing star".
This star has a connection to our hopes, dreams and aspirations for the year ahead.
Collect your preferred wishing star template from your teacher.
Write down your wish and decorate your star.
Matariki Circle art
After learning about the nine stars of Matariki.
Create a different pattern / picture in each section of the circle to signify each star of the Matariki star cluster
Matariki is known as the mother of the eight stars
Pōhutukawa, which is connected to the dead and those who have passed away
Tupuānuku which is associated with food grown in the ground.
Tupuārangi which is associated with food that comes from the sky like berries and fruits and is also linked to birds.
Waitī which is connected to fresh water and living creatures in the rivers, streams, and lakes.
Waitā (twin of Waitī) which is associated with the ocean and represents food gathered from the sea.
Waipuna-ā-rangi which is connected to the rain.
Ururangi which is connected to the wind.
Hiwa-i-te-rangi which is connected to the promise of a prosperous season. It is also known as the wishing star.
Matariki Diamante Poem
Collect your planning worksheet from your teacher.
Line 1 One noun about Matariki
Line 2 Two adjectives about Matariki
Line 3 Three verbs about Matariki
Line 4 Four nouns about Matariki
Line 5 Three verbs about Matariki
Line 6 Two adjectives about Matariki
Line 7 One noun that has the similar meaning to the title
Collect your Diamante Poem Template from your teacher when your planning is done.
Matariki Poster
Do They Know Its Matariki At All?
How could Levin North School celebrate Matariki this year?
What: What ways do people celebrate Matariki
Who: Who do we need to remember?
Create a poster to share with the other classes promoting one of the things we can do to celebrate this National Holiday for the first time.
Matariki Legend
Imagine you were around during the formation of the Matariki Star Cluster. Write an exciting story retelling the events.
Characters:
Papatuanuku: Earth Mother
Ranginui: Sky Father
Tane: Son that separated Rangi & Papa
Tawhirimatea: Atua of weather
Matariki: Mother of Stars
Remember to make your sentences detailed, include:
WHO - WHAT - WHERE - WHEN - HOW - WHY
Star Crafts
Here are 6 creative crafty ways of making Matariki Stars.
Click here for more detailed instructions.
Let your teacher know which craft you would like to try, so they can find you the materials you need.
Simple Stars with positive messages for others
Have your teacher play the Youtube Clip
Practice the song in all 3 languages.
COLLABORATIVE CLASS ARTWORK
Banqer
Expenses
What are Expenses?
Nothing in life is free!
What are some things you NEED? What are some things that are nice to have?
Complete the Expenses Google Survey
Teachers Play the Expenses Intro video
Complete the Everyday Expenses Sheet
Cut & paste the activity into your Maths (grid) book.
Use the links under this box to help you
Income & Expenses 2.0
Daily Budget
Complete the IDEAL DAY worksheet Here
How much did your IDEAL day cost?
Redo the activity spending a MAXIMUM $30
What did you change?
Imagine you are saving up for a $300 holiday, but now you have $60 per day to spend?
How much did you spend?
How much will you save?
How long will it take for you to save for your holiday?
Set Up Your Payments
Income & Expenses 2.0
Shopping List
Time to create a shopping list for the weekly groceries. Click HERE for the worksheet.
Working in groups
Create a shopping list for a Family of 4.
You will need to make sure everyone eats 3 meals a day.
Come up with a weekly meal planner (page 2)
Work out how much each meal costs (page 3)
Use the supermarket website links to help
Can you keep your weekly shop within your $300 Banqer income?
What items become WANTS instead of NEEDS so you can have enough meals?
e.g. you can't have icecream for dinner every day
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