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. Matua te Mana
, Magma and Crystals
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Somatic dance followed by guided choreography
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Mouri, Mana, Mahi
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Atoms, Atomic bonds, Molecules, molecule vibration within the solid state of matter
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The lyrics of a song dedicated to Matua Te Mana, Te Whare toka o Paerangi, and all the interdependence of the Iwi and Mt. Ruapehu.
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Matiu Te Huki-musician and kapa haka teacher. He composed the music, guided the creation of the lyrics, and carried on the final edition and recording of “Ko Matua te Mana” song (Te Huki 2013)
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Somatic dance and guided movement to recreate rock melting, magma genesis, magma chamber, magma partial crystallization, magma ascent, vesiculation, and eruption.
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Papatūānuku, Ruaumoko, Matua te Mana, Te Whare toka o Paerangi, healing properties of crystals
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Magma
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While describing the physical properties of the magma children can “dance” these properties. With the imagination, children feel they are magma within the chamber, changing from being molten, to crystals, to bubbles. Each state is linked to a change in the physical conditions of the magma.
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Magma degassing
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Experiments with Diet Coke and Mentos, following Coffey (2008)
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Guided movement: recreation of crystal structures with our bodies.
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Magma crystallization
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Large megacrysts were brought to the classroom. The properties of each crystal/mineral were explained followed by a direct observation and sensorial experience with each crystals per group of 4 to 5 students.
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Crystal structures
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Build-up each structure type with the bodies: one body equals one atom, and ropes were used to connect atoms. Then two lines were set up to explain the properties of crystals: mirror axis, planes of symmetry, centre of symmetry.
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Somatic dance and guided movement to recreate effusive and explosive eruptions, bubble burst and lava flows.
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Volcanic eruptions: Explosive vs. Effusive
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Lesson in the classroom with videos of real volcanic events and virtual models
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