Historical Connections Presentation Planning
📋 Part 1: Presentation Topic Selection
1. Choose your presentation format:
Individual presentation (3-4 minutes)
Pair presentation (5-6 minutes)
2. Select the contemporary social justice issue you will connect to historical events:
Treaty of Waitangi claims and settlements
Māori language revitalisation movements
Land rights and environmental protection
Indigenous rights in education
Other: ________________________
🏛️ Part 2: Historical Knowledge Check
3. What does He Whakaputanga represent? (Fill in the blanks)
He Whakaputanga, also known as the _________________ of Independence, was signed in _______ and represented Māori _________________ and self-governance before the Treaty of Waitangi.
4. List three key impacts of the New Zealand Land Wars:
5. Match the historical events with their significance:
1. He Whakaputanga (1835)
2. Treaty of Waitangi (1840)
3. Taranaki War (1860-61)
4. Waikato War (1863-64)
A. First major conflict over land sovereignty
B. Declaration of Māori independence
C. Largest invasion of Māori territory
D. Established British sovereignty
🔗 Part 3: Making Connections
6. How does your chosen contemporary issue connect to He Whakaputanga? Explain the relationship:
7. How do the Land Wars relate to your contemporary issue? Identify specific connections:
8. What ongoing struggles or achievements can you identify from past to present?
📝 Part 4: Presentation Structure Planning
9. Introduction (30-45 seconds): Write your opening hook and thesis statement
Hook: ________________________________________________
Thesis statement: ___________________________________
10. Main Body - Plan your three key points:
Point 1 - Historical Context:
Point 2 - Making Connections:
Point 3 - Contemporary Relevance:
11. Conclusion (30 seconds): How will you summarise and call for action/reflection?
🎨 Part 5: Visual Aids Planning
12. What visual aids will you include? (Check all that apply)
Images of He Whakaputanga flag
Maps showing Land Wars locations
Timeline of events
Photos of contemporary protests/movements
Statistics or data charts
Quotes from historical figures
Other: ________________________
13. Sketch your main visual aid or slide layout:
14. What presentation tools will you use?
PowerPoint/Google Slides
Poster presentation
Storyboard format
Digital storytelling tool
🎯 Part 6: Success Criteria Self-Check
15. Before presenting, check that your presentation includes:
Clear introduction, body, and conclusion
Meaningful connections between historical and contemporary issues
Respectful and appropriate language
Engaging visual aids
Critical analysis of different perspectives
Evidence to support your arguments
16. What is one challenge you anticipate and how will you address it?
17. Set a personal goal for your presentation:
