Matariki (Maori New Year)
Inside the Starlab planetarium students are taken on a tour of the night sky in order to identify Matariki and Puanga. Students compare and contrast the significance of Matariki today and in pre-european times.
Information for Teachers
- Programme Objectives:
- Hear Maori myths and legends relating to stars
- Learn traditional names of stars
- Be able to identify Matariki and Puanga in the night sky
- Compare and contrast the significance of Matariki today and in pre-european times
- Numbers of Students:
- maximum 30
- Class Level:
- New Entrant - Adult
- Programme Duration:
- 1 hour 15 minutes (may be shortened for younger students)
- Special Requirements:
- Available May, June, July. This programme is based on Maori perspectives; available in English.
- Possible Focus Topics:
- Te Whanau Marama
- Related Programmes:
- Star Lab