Puutaiao - Maaori Curriculum
Achievement Objectives for Astronomy
The Structure of this Learning Area
The Puutaiao curriculum comprises four strands and three general aspects of science.
The three generic characteristics or aspects of science are:
- Science Investigations/Ngaa Momo Taahuratanga Puutaiao?
- Science Literacy/Te Reo Matatini o te Puutaiao?
- Uses of Science/Te Whakamahinga o te Puutaiao?.
Study of these scientific aspects is integrated into the topics in the three strands:
- The Natural World/Te Ao T?roa
- The Physical World/? Ahup?ngao
- The Material World/? Kawekawe
There is a fourth strand, namely:
- Ngaa Tautake Puutaiao me ngaa Koorero-o- Mua/Philosophy and History of Science
The Natural World
There are four sections in this strand:
- The Organism/Te Rauropi?
- The Biological Environment/Te Taiao
- Earth Science/Papat?-?-nuku
- Astronomy/Ranginui
Aims of Puutaiao
Astronomy/Ranginui
Develop understanding of the cycles and interactions of space objects, from this world to the stars.
TAUMATA 1/2 Te Po me te More
Astronomy/Ranginui
Discuss ideas about the Sun and the Moon and their effects on the Earth.
TAUMATA 4 Te Aka
Astronomy/Ranginui
Learn about the parts of the solar system, including the planets and their moons, with a developing understanding of the distances involved, and the factors relating to space exploration.
TAUMATA 6 Te Waonui
Earth Sciences/Papatuanuku
Investigate how geological, atmospheric and astronomical cycles, over time, gradually alter the conditions supporting life on Earth.
Astronomy/Ranginui
Explain how technologies (such as types of telescopes, satellites and spacecraft) are used in studying and exploring the solar system and the universe, and the spatial relationships that impact on the Earth.