MATARIKI, MAORI NEW YEAR - Questions
How did Papatuanuku, and Ranginui become separated?
The mighty Tāne Mahuta, god of forests and birds, laid down on his back, pressed hard against his mother, pushed his feet up in the air against his father and tore them apart.
Where does the name Matariki come from?
Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster.
What time of the year does Matariki happen?
In winter it is the coldest time of year.
What part of the sky does Matariki appear in?
eastern side of the sky.
What does the article say Matariki is time for?
Time of a new year.
What do these Te Reo Maori words mean?
Name each of the seven stars that make up the Matariki star cluster.
Tupu-a-nuku: she helps the plant grow bigger and bigger.
Tupu-a-rangi: she loves to sing songs to revive the forest.
Waipunarangi:she helps the oceans, lakes and rivers
Waiti and Waita: the Matariki twins Papatuanuku knew that they would be able to care for the smallest and fastest of creatures in the forest.
Ururangi:the youngest child. She enjoys racing all of her sisters to get to her kuia first! She claims the best spot on her grandmother’s lap and wraps herself in her arms.
What are the lessons we learn from each of them?
Help the plant grow bigger .Help revive the forest.. Take out the rubbish out of the lakes and rivers. Start to care for the smallest and fastest of creatures in the forest. Love your eldrle.
Which of these stars best represents the role you play in your whānau?
Explain why in a PEEL Paragraph.
Hi Jeyda Nice Work Im Sure Mr Hughes is Really Really Proud Of You For Working Hard. Keep It Up Jeyda!. Have A Nice Day
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