🌟 Wāhanga 1: Vocabulary Matching

1. Match the Māori terms with their English meanings by drawing lines:

Matariki

Puanga

Whānau

Tikanga

Wairua

Family

Customs/traditions

The Pleiades star cluster; Māori New Year

Spiritual essence

The star Rigel; alternative to Matariki

2. Which iwi primarily use Puanga instead of Matariki to mark the new year?

Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Taranaki iwi

Ngāti Porou

Te Arawa

3. Select all the activities that are traditionally associated with Matariki celebrations:

Sharing kai with whānau

Remembering those who have passed away

Christmas gift giving

Planting crops for the new season

Telling pūrākau (stories)

✍️ Wāhanga 2: Personal Reflection & Knowledge

4. Describe what you already know about Matariki or Puanga. Include any experiences from your whānau or community:

5. Fill in the blanks using the vocabulary from Wāhanga 1:

________________ is celebrated when the star cluster becomes visible in the winter sky. Some iwi use the star ________________ instead. During this time, ________________ gather together to share ________________ and remember their ancestors' ________________.

6. What are three things you want to learn about Matariki celebrations during this unit?

🎨 Wāhanga 3: Mind Map Creation

7. Create a mind map in the space below showing everything you know about Matariki and what you want to learn. Include:

Centre: Write "Matariki me Puanga" in the middle

Branches: Add topics like tikanga, kai, whānau, whakapapa, etc.

Questions: Add your learning goals and questions

8. Extension Activity: Research one specific Matariki tradition and write a short paragraph about it. Include why this tradition is important to Māori culture: