Shaping NZ History
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Shaping NZ History
🔍 Part 1: Group Research Activity
Write the name of your assigned historical event below:
Describe what took place during this event:
List the key people or groups who were part of this event:
Explain how this event still affects New Zealand society:
📝 Part 2: Presentation Notes
As you listen to other groups present, record key information about their events:
Group 2 Event: ________________________
Key point: _________________________________________________
Group 3 Event: ________________________
Key point: _________________________________________________
Group 4 Event: ________________________
Key point: _________________________________________________
Group 5 Event: ________________________
Key point: _________________________________________________
How do these historical events connect to each other? Which ones seem most important for shaping New Zealand?
💭 Part 3: Reflection
Write one sentence about why learning these historical events is important:
Choose one event from today's lesson. How might different groups of people (e.g., Māori and Pākehā) view this event differently?
Sentence Starters (if you need help):
• This event was important because...
• The people involved were...
• Today, we can still see the effects of this event when...
• Learning about history helps us understand...
• Different groups might view this event differently because...
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