Direct Instruction

The learning intention for this lesson was to learn how to measure angles, using a protractor to measure in degrees.

The video shows a class discussion on how we measured the size of the angles in the Maramataka dial. It then shows 1:1 support while students work on their projects.

Extended plan here

Reflection

This project has created many challenges for this group of children however they have taken it in their stride and persevered with the task. You can see individual students grappling with the maths required to move onto the next step of the project.

The audio isn't as clear as I'd hoped, particularly when the students are sitting on the mat. I have added a couple of subtitles in throughout the video so student responses are clearer.

Things to note

This project is one that will go across this entire term. After this lesson, students will have to code their dials so they can control them in a functional way. During the term, we will also be reading lots about the Maramataka through school journal articles as well as fictional texts, such as The Astromancer by Witi Ihimaera.

Class Site Content

Learning Intention

We are learning to measure angles, using a protractor to measure degrees.

Instructions

We have been learning all about the Maramataka - the Māori Lunar Calendar.

Create your own Maramataka Wheel which matches the Maramataka to the Gregorian calendar.
Using your understanding of the Maramataka, create your own digital Maramataka wheel on Scratch. You will need to think about: