Some of you were able to come and see Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond at the Nelson Provincial Museum - Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao .
We are hoping that you will enjoy these activities to get a sense of this amazing atua Te Marama.
We have put together several kete of materials related to the exhibition for use in the classroom or at home. You can explore the different areas in the dropdown menu in the navigation at the top of this page or jump right in using the quick links to each kete below. Every kete is filled with a range of materials, videos, and links and also comes with a few ideas for how teachers can use them with their tamariki and link them back to the Curriculum.
This kete contains knowledge grounded in Te Ao Māori and how to live by the rhythm of Te Marama the Moon
Suitable for All Levels
This kete holds stories and waiata related to Te Marama the Moon. It offers a cultural lens on the moon.
Suitable for All Levels
This kete is packed with material around maths, physics, and lunar science.
Suitable for Y4-8
This kete contains surprising facts related to the Moon and its observation through telescopes.
Suitable for Y4-8