Māori Star Navigation
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Māori Star Navigation
⭐ Part 1: Navigation Knowledge
🗺️ Part 2: Navigation Map Activity
Instructions:
• Draw two islands (start and finish)
• Draw a waka on the water
• Add at least 3 stars in the sky
• Use arrows to show the direction of travel
• Add the sun or moon
📝 Part 3: Fill in the Blanks
Long ago, Māori navigators sailed across the __________ in their waka. They used the __________ to guide them at night and looked for __________ like mountains during the day. The star cluster called __________ was very important for finding direction. These brave sailors were expert __________ who could read the sky and sea.
Word bank: ocean, stars, landmarks, Matariki, navigators
✍️ Part 4: Creative Writing
• What you can see in the sky
• How you feel on the ocean
• What landmarks help guide you
• How the stars help you find your way
🔗 Part 5: Matching Activity
🤔 Part 6: Think and Explain
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