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Shaping NZ History

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Shaping NZ History

New Zealand historical events illustration

🔍 Part 1: Group Research Activity

1. Event Name:

Write the name of your assigned historical event below:

2. What Happened?

Describe what took place during this event:

3. Who Was Involved?

List the key people or groups who were part of this event:

4. Why Is This Event Important for New Zealand's Identity Today?

Explain how this event still affects New Zealand society:

📝 Part 2: Presentation Notes

5. Other Groups' Findings

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: _________________________________________________

6. Connections Between Events

How do these historical events connect to each other? Which ones seem most important for shaping New Zealand?

💭 Part 3: Reflection

7. Personal Reflection

Write one sentence about why learning these historical events is important:

8. Different Perspectives

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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