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New Zealand's Shaping History
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New Zealand's Shaping History
🏛️ Part 1: Understanding History
1. What is history? Circle the best definition:
Stories about the future
Stories of the past that help us understand people, places, and events
Only stories about famous people
Made-up stories and legends
2. Why is learning about history important? Check all that apply:
It helps us understand who we are
It connects us to our identity and belonging
It helps us understand where we come from
It's only useful for becoming a teacher
3. Share a story from your own family or community that you think is part of history:
🔄 Part 2: Continuity and Change
4. Fill in the definitions:
Continuity: Things that _____________ the same over time.
Change: Things that are _____________ now compared to the past.
5. Match the New Zealand examples with the correct concept:
1. Māori language and customs continuing today
2. New Zealand's landscapes changed by settlement
3. Traditional whakapapa (genealogy) still being shared
4. Cities built where forests once stood
A. Change
B. Continuity
C. Continuity
D. Change
🇳🇿 Part 3: New Zealand Examples
6. Think of your own examples. Write or draw one thing that has stayed the same in New Zealand over time (Continuity):
7. Write or draw one thing that has changed in New Zealand over time (Change):
8. Circle the examples that show CONTINUITY in New Zealand:
Māori still performing haka today
Building of modern motorways
Traditional Māori place names still used
Introduction of new technology
💭 Part 4: Reflection and Identity
9. How does knowing about New Zealand's history help us understand ourselves as New Zealanders?
10. What are you most curious to learn about in New Zealand's history during this unit?
11. Complete this reflection: "Why is learning about the past important to me and my community?"
🌟 Part 5: Looking Forward
12. True or False: Understanding both continuity and change helps us better understand New Zealand's identity.
True
False
13. Which of these values are important when studying New Zealand's history? Check all that apply:
Respect for diverse histories and identities
Valuing only one perspective
Acknowledging both Māori and Pākehā viewpoints
Honest exploration of facts and different perspectives
14. What questions do you have about New Zealand's history that you hope to explore in future lessons?
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