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Duration
1 to 2 lessons
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Differentiation
Learn more about what stars are visible and celebreated in your local area, and focus on these stars in particular.
Include the star Puanga of the Orion constellation.
Extension
Assign different stars, or constellations for learners to conduct further research then share their findings from across cultures.
Add code that allows the stars to twinkle even after returing to the ‘home’ screen.
Add code that provides a label for each star, so that their names can be clearly seen.
About Activity
This project uses Scratch to build a platform for mapping the Matariki cluster and let you add your own stories to each star. Learners will make an interactive animation that tells the story of the nine stars of Matariki and the star Puanga.
Celebrate the Māori new year by reflecting on the past, celebrating the present and thinking about the future. Consider stories of Matariki from your family, community, local area, and beyond. Then create a program that can store and share these stories.
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