Discovering Matariki: What Do You Know?
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Discovering Matariki: What Do You Know?
A Journey into Māori Culture and Traditions Year 4 Cultural Studies New Zealand Curriculum
WALT: We Are Learning To understand what Matariki is and why it's important
Success Criteria: • I can explain what Matariki is • I can name at least 3 Matariki stars • I can describe why Matariki is celebrated • I can share one Matariki tradition
What Do You Already Know About Matariki?
Think about: • Have you heard of Matariki before? • What do you think it might be? • When do you think it happens? • Why might it be important to New Zealand?
What is Matariki?
Matariki is a cluster of stars in the night sky It marks the Māori New Year The name means 'eyes of god' or 'little eyes' It appears in winter (June/July) in New Zealand It's a time for remembering, celebrating, and planning
The Seven Stars of Matariki
What Each Star Represents
{"left":"Matariki - health and wellbeing\nPohutukawa - those who have died\nWaitī - fresh water\nWaitā - salt water and seafood","right":"Waipuna-ā-rangi - rain\nUrurangi - winds\nPōhutukawa - food from above (birds, fruit)"}
Matariki Traditions Activity
Match the tradition to its meaning: • Lighting fires • Sharing kai (food) • Flying kites • Telling stories Extension: Create your own Matariki tradition for your whānau (family)
Why is Matariki Important Today?
Discussion questions: • How does Matariki bring people together? • What can we learn from Māori star knowledge? • How is Matariki celebrated in your community? • Why is it good that all New Zealanders can celebrate Matariki?
Reflection Time
"Matariki is a time for reflection, celebration, and planning for the future" - Traditional Māori saying What will you reflect on? What will you celebrate? What will you plan for?
What Have We Learned?
Let's check our success criteria: ✓ We can explain what Matariki is ✓ We can name the seven Matariki stars ✓ We understand why Matariki is celebrated ✓ We know Matariki traditions Extension Challenge: Research how other cultures use stars for celebrations