How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? It was fantastic! It was interesting to see how everyone supported the first viewpoint that was presented. Then, when given a second viewpoint, they changed their minds... and back and forth until they were forced to amalgamate all of their ideas and come

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It was the perfect way to introduce the idea of multiple viewpoints, without seeming biased one way or another. I would like to use this concept in future, as it really opens the mind!

“This was an awesome unit - the students loved the story and the mysterious aspects of having sixteen different perspectives on one day. It took them a while to get their heads around it (as did I!) but once we'd unpacked it everyone was really engaged. The objects were a fantastic hook.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Exploring the story cards made students aware that many perspectives of one event occur in history. People view different events in different ways and this can impact how events are viewed in the present and future.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? The hands on aspect of the kit made me think about different ways to introduce New Zealand History to students. Exploring a variety of perspectives was also very beneficial.

“My students loved this resource - they enjoyed exploring the events from a variety of different perspectives. It linked well to a range of different curriculum areas and the students completed some excellent writing based on the perspective cards. They also enjoyed the challenge of creating a museum display and were proud of the results.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? It helped a lot. As mentioned above, students could link in their own life experiences. Some students have very little knowledge about NZ history, so content wise this was also helpful.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? No change in perspective, but now have more good quality resources.

“A real conversation starter. Students were able to have sophisticated discussions about not only this event, but other events in their own life.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Nice to hands on materials and artifacts.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? Great to see the differing points of view of significant events in our history.

“Detailed and beautifully printed.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? This kit gave students the opportunity to work and learn together. The understanding that there is always more than one side to a story is key learning both when examining the history of our country but also in their own lives.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? While we always teach NZ history at the beginning of the year this unit gave me the opportunity to reflect on this and think about how to teach this to my class more effectively.

“Great resources which we will be able to use yearly. The ability to give students the opportunity to see events from differing perspectives was key to the success of this learning”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Having individual peoples stories mapped out on the cards allowed students to piece the story together. This was a great process for them to be able to see the viewpoints of the different characters. setting up the objects by being sent by the Auckland Mu

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has allowed me a different lens to look through new perspectives of teaching history and to consider the story from many people's vision.

“This was a wonderful, deep learning kit. It served so many purposes and the students were able to learn about perspectives, opinions and facts, New Zealand history and geography. They were able to look into a diverse New Zealand culture and job occupations. Students were motivated and engaged with their learning.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Good. Although they found the timeline difficult as there was lots of crossing over of times between characters.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? Was great lesson to teach different perspectives of people. It taught me to look at two sides of the story.

“My students really liked the practical side of putting stickers on the maps. They also liked the items that went with each character as it was tangible to them. Not all students got to create a museum exhibition due to high numbers in class.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? We used this as a model when we had an incident at school where someone ate someones else's pie from the warmer. We used a time line and recorded where everyone was and what they were doing. It turned out our principal had eaten the pie which was an unexp

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It was great to approach this topic looking at the perspectives of all involved (maori, european, tahitian) and for children to see there can be more than one telling of a story depending on who/where you were. This linked in so well to explanations of th

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