How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Very supportive. The kit provided opportunities for teaching multiple perspective that continued to different areas of their learning and behaviours. At the time, there was a need to discuss concerns around rumours and online bullying. The kit emphasised

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? A great deal for me and students. I researched further into the life of Tupaia because it was the first time I've heard or learnt about him. The resources that supported this study made it easier to teach from a Pacific perspective.

“Fatastic kit. My year 7-8 enjoyed it. They were fascinated with the individual items where some were familiar to them and others they had to research how they were used. The character cards were visually appealing and it supported critical thinking about their lives 250 years ago. I found the teacher's planning detailed and helpful too. It guided me well throughout the journey and I've integrated it to our theme 'Navigators of the Pacific'. Students were so empowered by the life of Tupaia as one of their ancestors. Thank you for creating a historic and educational kit. We appreciate it!”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Some excellent discussion came from this. It did take a lot of going back to the character cards and asking questions to get students to think more deeply.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It was really interesting to look at our local history, some of the students had done this last year but we were able to look at the ideas in more depth.

“This is a great kit! It created a lot of discussion and we are still working on aspects of it. It was fantastic for us as it is part of our local curriculum. We used it as part of our writing programme.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Kids had to listen and not be judgmental about what others were saying. They had to show respect and understand that everyone can have a different view of things. Some thought emotions can play a factor in perspectives and that sometimes the majority pers

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? When I do ANZAC, I always choose to take the kids on a Maori Battalion journey as my dad was in C Company and by the time they get to year 5/6, they have usually done all the other things. So looking at NZ History is something I have been keen to do - eve

“I liked the kit but think it would have worked better for us if it was earlier in the year. Covid lockdown also caused issues as we were trying to play catch up with other things as well. There was loads of information for kids to explore and I think even some parents learned something new.”

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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? Right from the beginning when I staged an event it led us into a solid class discussion about how we all see things differently and the factors that cause this. The character cards were fantastic and the kids loved the guess who game. All of the 'Apply' a

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has highlighted the importance of making sure we try to investigate all related stories from differing perspectives and viewpoints. It has shown me how interested students are in history and it need to be integrated as much as possible.

“An absolutely fantastic resource that the class loved. Thank you so much for bringing history into my classroom and helping children to understand that people have different viewpoints and that we need to always investigate the facts. Brilliant.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Good opportunity to role play

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has given a great access point for kids to be introduced or reconsider initial Māori/Pakeha interactions.

“Links nicely with other existing Tuia 250 resources Hands on element and students feeling of holding something important by having their own exhibit resource was engaging.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? They could see how people can interpret or making connections in different ways. We all learned something new and even the students who used the kit last year continued to learn.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? We have done a lot of history learning this year and we enjoyed the connection between a one sided opinion.

“As I posted on facebook. My students really got into this school kit. Great discussions and learning was had by all. They were able to make connections between history and recent events in Nz.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? It brought honor and respect to different viewpoints. It allowed us to break down opinions vs. truth and look at the notion of 'Chinese Whispers' and oral histories and #fake news. A great link to BLM and current uncertain times to look at how different p

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It allows for multiple views to be considered, respected and for Maori to have mana over their own perspectives, having them acknowledged. It is so important for students to have time to hear and reflect on New Zealand stories.

“The information, as always was interesting, progressive and appropriate. In this age of BLM perspectives is a crucial notion and one that this kit helps to reinforce. Learning our authentic history is of huge importance. We loved it!”

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