🌏 Part 1: Understanding NZ Diversity

1. What does diversity mean to you? Circle the BEST answer:

People who look the same

Different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives coming together

Only speaking English

Everyone having the same beliefs

2. Which groups make up New Zealand's diverse population? Check ALL that apply:

Māori (tangata whenua)

Pacific peoples

Asian communities

European/Pākehā

Middle Eastern communities

African communities

🔍 Part 2: Research Topic Planning

3. Choose a New Zealand diversity topic you'd like to research. Write your topic here:

4. Fill in the blanks about your research topic:

I want to learn about _________________ because _________________.

This topic is important to New Zealand because _________________.

I think this research will help me understand _________________.

5. What type of research question interests you most? Circle ONE:

How has this community contributed to NZ culture?

What challenges has this group faced in NZ?

How do traditional practices continue today?

What can we learn from this community's values?

🤝 Part 3: Ethical Research Thinking

6. When researching about different cultures, what should you do? Check ALL the respectful approaches:

Use reliable sources from that community

Ask permission before using cultural images

Make assumptions based on stereotypes

Include multiple perspectives

Acknowledge the source of traditional knowledge

Focus only on problems or challenges

7. Match the ethical research principle with its meaning:

1. Manaakitanga

2. Cultural sensitivity

3. Informed consent

4. Representation

A. Getting permission before using someone's story

B. Showing hospitality and respect to others

C. Including voices from the community you're studying

D. Being aware of cultural differences and showing respect

📚 Part 4: Research Sources & Local Connections

8. Where could you find reliable information about NZ diversity? Check ALL good sources:

Te Papa Museum website

Stats NZ (Statistics New Zealand)

Random social media posts

Local iwi or cultural centre websites

NZ History website

Community elders or cultural leaders

Wikipedia only

9. Think about your local area. Name a place, event, or organisation that celebrates diversity:

10. Fill in your research planning details:

My research question: ________________________________________________

Three sources I will use:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________

🎨 Part 5: Creative Research Presentation

11. How would you like to share your research? Circle your preferred method:

Digital poster with images and text

Short video or documentary

Interactive presentation

Creative display with artefacts

12. Draw or sketch an idea for how you might present your research:

13. What do you hope your audience will learn from your research?

🌟 Part 6: Reflection & Next Steps

14. Why is it important to learn about diversity in New Zealand?

15. Complete this sentence: "After doing this research, I hope to better understand..."

16. What's one action you could take to show respect for diversity in your daily life?

NZ Diversity Research Planning

NZ Diversity Research Planning

🌏 Part 1: Understanding NZ Diversity

🔍 Part 2: Research Topic Planning

🤝 Part 3: Ethical Research Thinking

📚 Part 4: Research Sources & Local Connections

🎨 Part 5: Creative Research Presentation

🌟 Part 6: Reflection & Next Steps

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