Section outline

  • Kia ora 7C2,

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING what makes a New Zealander by recognising our own identity, culture/s and values
    • We are EXPLORING what makes a New Zealander by investigating popular parts of Kiwi culture and how it has changed over time
    • We are EXPLORING what makes a New Zealander by researching my family history and cultural heritage

    Events that shaped us – role play and writing activity


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    Aim:  To create a role play based on an important New Zealand event which teaches the rest of the class about how a New Zealand event shaped the Kiwi identity.

    The class will divided into six groups randomly and you will each be assigned an event from New Zealand’s past which shaped Kiwi identity.


    The events are as follows:






    Your tasks are as follows:


    1. Lesson one: Research your story behind the event you have been assigned.  Use the table below to record your ideas


    1. Lesson two: Prepare your role play to present to the class.  This should include three acts:


    The storyline of what happened

    A representation of how Kiwi identity has been shaped by this event


    1.  Lesson three: Perform your play to the rest of the class


    Research planning sheet


    What are the key events and actions  that take place?

    Who are the key characters that will be portrayed?

    How has New Zealand’s identity been shaped by these actions/events?