How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? The students absolutely loved the opening task and the timeline. They were really shocked at how easy it was to point the finger or feel so sure of one perspective being the only way to look at something.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I love teaching NZ History, but this reminded me that there is more than just the Treaty and Land Wars.

“This kit was excellent for teaching NZ history. It was engaging and taught the student not only about historical facts, but about bias and perspective. The resources were really attractive and easy to use.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? The unit helped my students to work not only closely together but to listen to each other and learn from each other. It enabled them to understand that there is usually more than one side to a story and to actively seek these out and not settle for one ve

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has made all of us think about the truths and the facts, it has highlighted some areas that I know I need to be thinking on a deeper level within my own practice.

“Amazing kit, our kids delved into the past and mystery. The resources were such high quality and our students nominated and formed a special committee to put our classroom display together - which we are proud of and makes our classroom look really impressive! We have had so many comments and questions from students and teachers who can't help but stop to look and learn.”

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How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? This kit made me realise even more that misunderstandings between the cultures has had a major impact on a lot of our history. I need to ensure that we take care to view our history from all sides and to build an understanding of what happened, who was th

“Enjoyed this kit a lot. The perspective aspect provided excellent discussion points for the class as they pieced together who was where. I integrated this with our reading for the term which was based around NZ History. Our first 2 journal stories were about the first Kuri into NZ (L2) and Tupaia (L3). My lower level readers got a huge kick when they were able to teach their peers about the cloak and why it was so important. We haven't quite finished with the museum pieces yet because of a busy term but the learning and engagement thus far has been fabulous. Couldn't be happier with the kit.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? In hindsight, I would have loved to do this kit a little later in the year so the students would be more confident and comfortable getting up an acting with one another to really show the different perspectives and how they interlinked with expression

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It is so important for us to be teaching our history - the kids loved connecting with the past and bringing in their own stories from hime to share with us and how they connected to the Tuia 250 kit

“Amazing kit - adapted it a little to suit our classroom, and worked it in with map reading skills etc. Some wonderful writing prompts came from it and furthered our research skills”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? As mentioned above.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? That there are a lot of different view points and the importance of being open to teach and learn a range of different things about 1 topic. The importance of students knowing what has happened in the past, and how they and we as a nation must learn from

“Absolutely AMAZING resource to be able to delve deeper into the early history of New Zealand. As a RTLB who used this kit ACROSS schools, it was great to see the inquiring minds of our students AND teachers be motivated to learn more.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? By having to assume the role of characters from the narrative they had to put themselves in the shoes of Maori and I think many realised just how unfair things have been for Maori.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It was much more fun than previous attempts.

“I loved this kit. The resources were really engaging for students. The videos with the museum we’re excellent. I think it really helped my students gain a better understanding of those early encounters between Maori and the British.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? We had some active conversations about the stories we are told and who writes history? And does it make a difference? The short answer the students came up with is that you need to collect a variety stories to create the whole picture just like in our res

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? When teaching New Zealand History I see the importance of searching for a variety views. This may not be easy at times but a more valuable experience for the students.

“We found this resource amazing. The students were engaged and shocked that history may not be as accurate a telling of the story as they thought. The museum items were a hit and being able to plot the stories from everyones point of view a valuable experience. We had more than enough work for the term and many discussions around the narratives we are told.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? As I mentioned above, we didn't get to use this kit to it's full capacity and see it through, however, if anything it has given me a fresh perspective and the motivation to use it to inform the way I teach it next year. Thank you for yet another great kit

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? This was a fresh angle to take on teaching NZ history that was exciting and engaging for both students and teachers alike!

“This was a great resource and a refreshing way to teach NZ history. The students loved guessing what was in the pack and then the reasons behind why they were included. Sadly we started, then we stopped, then we resumed and then we put the side due to the 2 lockdowns and many disruptions we faced over the last two terms.”

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