Teaching and learning activities: What are the stars of Matariki?

There are over 500 stars in the Matariki cluster, but only a handful are visible without the use of a telescope. Each of the stars have their own unique characteristics that Māori acknowledge and honour.

In these activities, ākonga explore the significance of each of the nine whetū within the Matariki cluster.

Activity: What are the domains of each of the stars?

Use visual arts to express understanding of the Matariki whetū.

Activity: What is the meaning behind Mānawatia a Matariki?

Discover the resonant meanings behind the tohu of Mānawatia a Matariki.

Activity: We are stardust

Consider our place within the cosmos and across time and space.

Extra links for the extra curious

Go down amazing wormholes with this curated suite of links.