Matariki

MATARIKI
 * Matariki ** is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter – late May or early June. For many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. **Matariki ** literally means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki).

KNOWLEDGE (facts and information) http://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/matariki-for-kids-2/ http://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/articles/matariki-maori-new-year/ http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/matariki-maori-new-year http://www.mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/matariki Brainpop Videos (take the quiz) Life Cycle of Stars http://www.brainpop.co.uk/science/theuniverse/lifecycleofstars/ http://www.brainpop.co.uk/science/theuniverse/constellations/ http://www.brainpop.co.uk/science/theuniverse/solarsystem/ http://www.brainpop.co.uk/science/energy/sun/ http://www.brainpop.co.uk/science/theuniverse/galileogalilei/ ARTS AND CRAFTS http://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/2015/06/matariki-crafts/ KIWI KIDS NEWS http://kiwikidsnews.co.nz/matariki/ READ ALOUD BOOKS (scroll down for the books on Matariki) http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kids/downloads.html LEGENDS OF MATARIKI http://kiwikidsnews.co.nz/matariki-legend/ http://www.matarikievents.com http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kids/downloads/seven-stars-of-matariki/

Seasons http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/seasons/en/ http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/time/seasons.htm http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-seasons/ Videos http://www.brainpop.co.uk/science/earthsystem/seasons/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlCLX27NqMg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdvIep63cXk

Solar System http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/ http://www.planetsforkids.org http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/solarsystem.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6nLM2QlWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKKzIoJgMSQ
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Stars http://www.kidsastronomy.com/stars.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGS5_ZISlNg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrS3Ye8p61Y
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