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Māori Time Concepts Introduction

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Māori Time Concepts Introduction

Māori Time Concepts Introduction

Te Maramataka lunar calendar illustration

🌙 Part 1: Understanding Te Maramataka

1. What is Te Maramataka?

A Māori solar calendar

A traditional Māori lunar calendar

A Western calendar system

A modern timekeeping method

2. How many days are in a traditional Māori lunar month?

30 days

31 days

28 days

29 days

3. Which activities were traditionally guided by Te Maramataka? (Check all that apply)

Planting crops

Fishing

Gathering food

Cultural ceremonies

Modern business meetings

📅 Part 2: Comparing Calendar Systems

4. Fill in the blanks about calendar differences:

The Gregorian calendar is based on the _______ cycle, while Te Maramataka is based on the _______ cycle. Traditional Māori used Te Maramataka to determine the best times for _______ and _______.

5. List three differences between the Gregorian calendar and Te Maramataka:

🗣️ Part 3: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary

6. Match the Māori terms with their English meanings:
1. Te Maramataka
2. Ngā wā o te tau
3. Marama
4. Raumati
5. Takurua
A. Summer
B. The seasons
C. Winter
D. Lunar calendar
E. Month/Moon
7. Write the Māori words for the four seasons:

Spring: _______________

Summer: _______________

Autumn: _______________

Winter: _______________

🌱 Part 4: Cultural Significance

8. Explain why Te Maramataka was important in traditional Māori society:
9. How might understanding Te Maramataka be relevant to life in New Zealand today?
10. Draw the phases of the moon and label them in te reo Māori (if known):

💭 Part 5: Reflection

11. What is one new thing you learned about Te Maramataka today?
12. How does learning about Māori time concepts help you understand Māori culture better?
13. Write one way you could apply knowledge of natural cycles (like those in Te Maramataka) to your own life:

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