Matariki

1. What does ‘Matariki’ directly translate to in English?  
   matariki directly translate little eyes or god eyes.
   
2. Which month of the year do you need to keep a close eye out for Matariki to return? You have to keep an eye out on june.
   
   
3. What does Matariki look like when it returns?
   the seven stars rise above horizon exactly where the sun will appear about half an hour later.
   
4. What does it mean for the Maori people when Matariki returns?
   It means the maori new year.
   
5. What did the Maori people do in the months leading up to Matariki?
   They were talking about the legends of Matariki
   
6. Why is Matariki an important time?
   Matariki is an important thing for maori because it is there new year
   
7. Outline one legend believed about Matariki?
   rongomatane is a maori god of peace
   
8. Think of ways that we, as a class could celebrate Matariki. Record your idea below…  cooking 7 cookie stars.

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