How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? The story cards were amazing, they couldn't believe how the same event could be seen, heard and felt so differently depending on where and who you were. It opened up so many amazing discussions about life then, life today, the effect of the Treaty of Wait

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I learned so much and I loved thinking about the different perspectives of the humans involved. It is such an important and under represented part of NZ history and so important to teach understanding and fairness.

“This was an amazing kit, such strong perspectives. Children very quickly grasped the key concepts. Super engaging activities. My class loved looking at the 'relics' and discussing what life was like. They developed strong opinions about colonisation and fairness. Amazing pieces of writing were completed, narrative, diaries, letters, recounts, research. fantastic parent engagement in the topic as it fell during the recreation of the Endeavour. I am so impressed with the learning my children did.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? The detective story provided a window into different perspectives with the use of artifacts or clues to support the characters and their viewpoint.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It gave clear perspectives of both points of view. The detective approach was interesting for the students. We really enjoyed the kit.

“Our class, Room 5 really enjoyed learning about Captain Cook and the kit, AS I saw it. Responses from the students: Student 1: “I really enjoyed it. It was really helpful to me because I could actually see it happening in real life”. Student 2: “ It was really fun because you got to see what they had, comparing it to what we have now”. Student 3: “It was amazing because we learnt the history of Captain Cook and the points of view of the Maori and the British”.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? The more perspectives they knew, they more they could talk about it. This helped to open them up to the idea that you can never really have the full story.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? To be mindful that we are not always telling the whole story (well at least even multiple perspectives of it)

“The Tribe (Year 5-6) were so engaged with this kit. It led to great questions about our history and what we currently value as a country. Students loved seeing the 'REAL' artifacts from the museum and using their thinking to create exhibition cards.”

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“Another fantastic resource full of great learning experiences. A wonderful and engaging way to introduce this aspect of NZ History.”

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How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It was great because we had a focus on Tuia 250 celebrations

“it was appropriate for the activities”

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How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I have always taught NZ history, knowing it is an important aspect of who we are today. However, I did not know these particular stories and learnt so much alongside the kids. This will be a kit that I continue to use in the future as I feel that it is a

“This kit has been outstanding. We have loved exploring the story from different sides and learning aspects of our history we didn't know before. The kit is easy to follow and produces engaging activities with brilliant resources to go with it. Thank you.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? I get feedback from the kids- Stuart- I used to think that the english made the arguments start between the two nations.But it seems that they misunderstood each other. Charlie-I liked how in this kit it the stories seemed completely different to each o

“I got feedback from the kids who used the kit... Charlie-I liked how in this kit it the stories seemed completely different to each other in the beginning, but as each card was read out the pieces started to fall into place. Krisha-It was challenging and fun, and it made learning the story of Captain Cook coming to New Zealand really fun. The items where super realistic, and I was amazed that there was a real biscuit and real marmalade Austen-I really loved this kit it changed my perspective of new zealand history I was never really interested in NZ history Now I love It i liked putting all of the stories together and finding out where the people went on the map it is a 5 outta 5 I loved it was the best”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? They found it fascinating that whilst they had previously only seen the European views expressed and had online knowledge available easily, the new stories from Maori and Pasifika viewpoints were not so readily available or known.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has helped improve my own knowledge.

“An engaging and thought provoking kit which has allowed the students to recognise the need to go beyond a single perspective.”

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