Matariki: Animation & Sound
Platform
Year Levels
Y3-4 (Guided)
Y5-6
Y7-8
Duration
1 lesson
Resources
Differentiation
The activity can be done without the physical micro:Bit hardware, as the MakeCode platform has a virtual simulator
Extension
Experiment with other familiar melodies, or compose your own.
What other shapes, letters, or sounds can you program to celebrate Matariki?
About Activity
This session introduces ākonga to the micro:bit hardware and MakeCode development platfrom by guiding them to create a multimedia animation in celebration of Matariki.
Use code to combine lights and sounds to program an animation that includes a shining star, banner letters, and a familiar melody. Mānawatia a Matariki!
