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Matariki Unit (Years 7–8)

This is a full cross-curricular unit for Years 7–8 that covers the topic properly. It moves through Science, Maths, English, Social Science, Arts, Music, and Food Tech in a way that actually hangs together rather than feeling like a bunch of separate activities stapled together to try and suit a theme. Use it as a two to three week unit or pick and choose what fits your programme. Everything is ready to project, print, and hand out. What's included: • 20+ slide presentation • 10 matching worksheets • Short fiction story about grief and Matariki, with five response questions • Research worksheet and fact sheet (no internet needed) • Coordinate geometry activity using the nine stars • Music worksheet imagining a soundscape for each star • Night sky pastel art with step-by-step visuals • Traditional instruments slides with listening links • Bread recipe and evaluation worksheet • Star biscuits recipe with design planning • Writing reflection with prompts for remembrance, connection, and goals • Word search with 20 key vocab words Why teachers like it: • Saves hours of planning • Covers multiple curriculum areas without feeling forced • Good mix of discussion, research, creativity, hands-on, and reflection • Flexible enough to suit any timetable Years 7–8 | NZ Curriculum aligned | PDF and editable Canva links

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Practise to Progress — Year 5 Term 2 Daily Maths Warm-Ups

Practise to Progress is a daily maths warm-up designed to help Year 5 students revisit key skills regularly, so learning has a better chance of moving into long-term memory. Each day includes six quick questions: four Number questions and two Strand questions. The questions provide regular, low-pressure practice with previously taught concepts, helping students build confidence, strengthen recall, and retain important maths skills over time. This Term 2 version is aligned with where Year 5 students should be tracking by this stage of the year. It can also be used with older students who need extra consolidation or classes that benefit from regular revision. Term 1, 3 and 4 versions are coming soon, so the practice can continue across the year.