🌙 Part 1: Understanding the Maramataka

1. What is the maramataka?

A Māori lunar calendar

A type of plant

A fishing tool

A star chart

2. Which activities did Māori traditionally connect to moon phases? (Tick all that apply)

Planting crops

Fishing

Harvesting

Playing computer games

3. How many main phases does the Moon have?

2

4

6

8

4. The maramataka helps Māori people understand:

Only the weather

The best times for different activities

Only fishing times

How to build houses

✏️ Part 2: Moon Phases and Cultural Knowledge

5. Draw one moon phase in the box below and write its name:

Moon phase name: _________________________________

6. Describe one way the Moon affects Māori cultural practices:

7. Fill in the blanks:

The _____________ is a traditional Māori calendar that follows the _____________ cycle. It helps people know the best times for activities like _____________ and _____________.

8. What is one question you would like to ask about the maramataka?

🎨 Part 3: Creative Connection

9. Choose one moon phase and draw how it might connect to a seasonal activity (like planting or fishing):

10. Explain your drawing:

The moon phase I chose is _________________________________ because _________________________________

Extension Activity: How might the maramataka be similar to or different from our modern calendar?

Māori Moon Calendar Lesson

Māori Moon Calendar Lesson

🌙 Part 1: Understanding the Maramataka

✏️ Part 2: Moon Phases and Cultural Knowledge

🎨 Part 3: Creative Connection

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