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Māori Moon Phase Wheel

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Māori Moon Phase Wheel

Māori moon phases illustration

🌙 Part 1: Moon Phase Knowledge

1. What is the Māori name for the traditional lunar calendar?

Maramataka

Matariki

Mauri

2. Which moon phases can you see in the night sky? (Tick all that apply)

New moon (Maru)

Full moon

Quarter moon

The sun

3. How long does it take for the moon to go through all its phases?

One week

One month

One year

4. Māori used the moon phases to know when to:

Plant kai (food)

Go fishing

Harvest crops

Watch television

🎨 Part 2: Create Your Moon Phase Wheel

5. Draw and colour the moon phases in the circle below. Start with the new moon (Maru) at the top.

Draw your moon phases here

6. Label each moon phase with its Māori name if you know it:

New moon: _____________ (Maru)

Full moon: _____________

Quarter moon: _____________

7. Why do you think it was important for Māori to understand the moon phases?
8. How is Maramataka different from the calendar we use at school?

✂️ Part 3: Assembly Instructions

Instructions for your Moon Phase Wheel:

1. Carefully cut out your moon phase circle along the dotted line.

2. Colour each moon phase using black, white, and grey.

3. Make a small hole in the centre with your teacher's help.

4. Attach with a brass fastener to create a spinning wheel.

5. Take your wheel home to share with your whānau!

9. Draw one thing you learned about Maramataka today:
10. Circle the school value that best describes learning about different cultures:

Ako runga (learning)

Manaakitanga (care)

Pono (integrity)

Whanaungatanga (relationships)

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