How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? We discussed that that a narrative doesn’t just say what happened, it says why it was important, what it means for who the person is, for who they’ll become, and for what happens next. The narrative becomes a form of identity. Whether fictional or nonfict

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I was worried that talking about the hostilities and terrible violence that has taken place in the past, would stir up bad feelings. But I think we need to be aware of the various perspectives on what took place in our history to understand how people's c

“I did this with my Year 4 class of nine and 10 year olds. We loved creating our own museum display of artefacts from the Endeavour. We read the book 'The Adventures of Tupaia' alongside the kit. Children enjoyed working out on the map where to place their stickers to indicate where each of the characters were on 9th November 1769. When I asked my class what they learned from this experience and what they most enjoyed, I think that aspects of weaving together the different perspectives was beyond many of them. What they most enjoyed was learning about Tupaia's journey travelling with Captain Cook on his discovery of New Zealand. It was fantastic when I played the video from the museum curator and we were so excited when the artefacts arrived. Children sent invitations to parents and other classes to visit our exhibition. Oh, and they loved sampling the carrot marmalade. Thank you for a great school kit. Much appreciated.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? This was a fantastic way of teaching children about perspective. It really made them think carefully about things that happened in the past as well as things that happen to us and other people everyday.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? This has got me motivated to learn more about NZ history and motivated to teach more of it in class.

“This kit was great! Very high interest and really got the children talking and collaborating. My class loved the character cards and the items we received for each character. When displayed on the wall they often were found looking at the display and talking about it with their peers. Unfortunately due to lockdown and moving classrooms due to our school getting new buildings we were unable to have our exhibition but this is something we will be continuing to work towards next term. Would love to do this kit again at some stage with another class. Thanks so much School Kit!”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? It helped a lot. As mentioned above, students could link in their own life experiences. Some students have very little knowledge about NZ history, so content wise this was also helpful.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? No change in perspective, but now have more good quality resources.

“A real conversation starter. Students were able to have sophisticated discussions about not only this event, but other events in their own life.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Nice to hands on materials and artifacts.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? Great to see the differing points of view of significant events in our history.

“Detailed and beautifully printed.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? We had really engaged conversations and thoughts and ideas. So cool.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I love NZ history. This was a fun way to deliver.

“Excellent kit that we had a lot of fun re enacting scenarios as we saw it before embarking on the actual kit. Our tamariki loved it. Really awesome resource. Thank you so much. Huge apologises for late review.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? It could have been great, but I will return it to you. Many thanks for the opportunity.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I was looking forward to using this kit to make the link between our past and the present with Food Technology students but have not been able to do that as yet.

“I haven't been able to use it fully. I would love to have but have had significant personnel upheaval in my department (Foods) this year.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? We used this as a model when we had an incident at school where someone ate someones else's pie from the warmer. We used a time line and recorded where everyone was and what they were doing. It turned out our principal had eaten the pie which was an unexp

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It was great to approach this topic looking at the perspectives of all involved (maori, european, tahitian) and for children to see there can be more than one telling of a story depending on who/where you were. This linked in so well to explanations of th

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? it was great, students enjoyed the hands on approach with the resources, and being able to discuss their own viewpoints was rewarding, as those who usually do not speak up were able to.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I believe it was a great way to get students thinking about our history and it enabled me as the teacher to use a wonderful resources that would not rock the boat as one may say.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this kit. The students were engaged and really like comparing past lives with their own. We also were able to create ourselves as those who had come before us and discuss what are some of the challenges our ancestors went through and how does it compare to society today.”

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