Students learn about constellations, pick one to research, and find their chosen constellation in the sky.

This PowerPoint explains what constellations are, why they move through the night sky, and introduces the six main constellations in the Southern sky.

Early Māori used their astronomical knowledge to sail vast distances across the Pacific to first settle New Zealand. This remarkable feat was partly made possible by an in-depth understanding of the position and movement of the stars.

More info: https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/622-the-star-compass-kapehu-whetu

• Measuring the Sky with Your Hands

• Moana Celestial Navigation

• Navigating by the Southern Cross

• Navigating at Sea

• The Star Compass

• Star Navigation

• Star Navigation Activity

• Star Positions

• Traditional Navigation