Maori Kites and Kite-making: A Global Perspective. Integrated Lesson Ideas.

This eBook explores kite-making from around the world. The focus shifts to the Maori culture in New Zealand and the Matariki celebrations. How to create kites are included. At the end 'How to include LED lights to a kite" is also shown. This eBook provides ideas on embedding different subject areas into the lesson: Maori Kites and kite-making. This resource touches on sustainability, creative storytelling, science, design, art, maths, accounting, social sciences (compare and contrast different cultures worldwide), electrical circuits, LED lights, virtual circuits, 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and more in a kitemaking context. Alternatively, a Christian perspective and the views of other cultures worldwide (e.g. Japan, Hawaii, Greece, China, and American Tribes, are also included - these concepts are similar to the Matariki concept. Though the focus is on Maori-inspired kites, other cultures could use this resource to explore and investigate their own cultures' kite shapes, forms, patterns, colours, and stories. AI concepts and images are included: Focus on creative writing and innovative photos/images to provide more depth to the resource. This provides an excellent opportunity for teachers and students to compare and contrast kites worldwide and explore the deeper meaning of stories and folklore of kites and kite-making.