Wednesday, 14 June 2017

Matariki blog post

 As well as Matariki for word of the week.  Choose at least 5 words from the list below.  
Word List
What I think the words mean
Revised definition
constellation
A group of stars that form a shape in the sky.
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
navigation
To get to a place by using a map or other navigation devices.6
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
voyage
A long journey on a type of transport.
A long journey involving travel by sea or in space
waka
A maori boat that was traditionally made out a tree trunk.  
A traditional Maori canoe.


harvest
Gathering crops and fish.  
The process or period of gathering in crops.
whenua
A maori word for land.
land
celebration
Celebrating a birthday or other special day.
The action of celebrating an important day or event.


whakapapa
A family tree.
A line of descent from one's ancestors; genealogy.
horizon
The sun rise over a hill.
the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.


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