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Matariki Star Art
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Matariki Star Art
⭐ Part 1: About Matariki
1. What is Matariki?
A single bright star
A cluster of stars
The moon
2. When do we celebrate Matariki?
Christmas time
Māori New Year
Easter time
3. Fill in the blanks about Matariki:
Matariki is a __________ of stars that marks the __________ New Year. It represents new __________ and brings families together.
🎨 Part 2: Māori Patterns
4. Which of these are traditional Māori patterns? (Check all that apply)
Koru (spiral)
Kowhaiwhai (painted patterns)
Polka dots
Stripes
5. Match the Māori pattern with its meaning:
1. Koru
2. Kowhaiwhai
3. Tukutuku
A. Woven panels
B. Painted patterns
C. New life and growth
⭐ Part 3: Design Your Matariki Star
6. Draw your own Matariki star using Māori patterns:
7. What patterns did you choose for your star? Explain why:
8. What does your star design represent?
Family
New beginnings
Nature
Growth
Hope
🌟 Part 4: Reflection
9. How many stars are in the Matariki cluster?
10. Why is it important to respect Māori culture when creating art?
11. What is one new thing you learned about Matariki today?
12. Complete this sentence: "Matariki helps us to..."
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