Matariki

By Anonymous -



Matariki starts around 25 of June or July.




2. Matariki is found low on the North or east horizon sky.




3. Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees plants and crops





Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades.

2. Matariki literally means the 'eyes of god' .

3. Matariki is a star cluster, not a constellation.

4. You can see Matariki for yourself.

5. Different peoples celebrate Matariki at different times.













WALT:we are learning about Matariki

I found panting the yellow paper hard because we had to do it carefully so the paper doesn't ripe.

What do you know about Matariki





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