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What is History?
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What is History?
📚 Part 1: Understanding History
1. What is history?
Stories about people and events from the past
Only stories about famous people
Things that happen today
2. Why is history important? (Choose all that apply)
It helps us understand who we are
It tells us about our families
It helps us learn about Aotearoa New Zealand
It's not important
3. Circle the things that are part of history:
Your grandparents' stories
What you had for breakfast today
Traditional Māori stories
Old photographs
4. Complete this sentence: History helps us understand ________________.
where we come from and who we are
✏️ Part 2: My History
5. Write about something important from your family's history:
6. Who in your family can tell you stories about the past?
7. Draw a picture of something important from your own or your family's history. It could be a special place, person, or tradition:
8. Explain your drawing - why is this important to your history?
🌟 Part 3: Thinking About Aotearoa's History
9. Everyone's history is part of Aotearoa New Zealand's story. What makes your family's history special?
10. We will be learning about Te Tiriti o Waitangi next. What do you already know about this important part of New Zealand's history?
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