Matariki: Star Map
Platform
Year Levels
Y1-2 (Guided)
Y3-4
Duration
1 lesson
Resources
Differentiation
Prepare, add, or remove elements to adapt the complexity of this activity to suit learners of varying levels.
Extension
Challenge learners to sequence the animation in time with the melody, using Send Message and Start on Message blocks.
About Activity
This session introduces the Scratch Jr interface, including code blocks used to create audio recordings that are assigned to sprites.
Ākonga will create an interactive map of the Matariki star cluster, using animation and sound to make it a multimedia experience. Mānawatia a Matariki!