Episode 8: The Price of Empire 1897–1918
On this page: Exploring the themes | Curriculum areas | Key competencies | Links
At the dawn of the 20th Century, New Zealand was a loyal member of the British Empire, the home of 'better Britons'. Identity and pride were tied to victory on the rugby field and a rush to fight in Britain's wars.
Screening: Saturday 12 November 2005, 7.30pm, TV One.
(repeated Sunday 13 November at 10am)
NB: Please read the information on the Screenrights site http://www.screen.org if you are interested in recording this programme and using it in your classroom.
Exploring the themes
The themes lead towards questions such as:
- Identity – national pride featured strongly in early 20th century New Zealand. How do we see ourselves in terms of a national identity today?
- Sport – rugby was seen as the national sport by which New Zealand measured its success as a country.
- Empire – Queen Victoria celebrated her silver jubilee as reigning monarch of Britain in 1897. This created in New Zealand a sense of imperialist national pride, which in turn fostered notions of racial superiority.
- Wars – during this time New Zealand fought for Britain in the Boer War and in World War I. How did this involvement go to further New Zealand's identity as a nation? What notions of citizenship did these wars foster?
back to topCurriculum areas
Essential Learning Areas that support these themes include:
- Social Studies in the New Zealand Curriculum
Social Organisation
Culture and Heritage Place and Environment Time, Continuity and Change Resources and Economic Activities - Technology in the New Zealand Curriculum
Technology and Society - English in the New Zealand Curriculum
Exploring and learning about language Oral Language: Speaking. Levels 3–4 Written Language: Reading. Levels 3–4
Oral Language: Speaking. Levels 5–6
Written Language: Reading. Levels 5–6
- NCEA: Geography
- NCEA: History
- NCEA: English
- NCEA: Technology
- Hangarau i roto i te Marautanga o Aotearoa
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/technology/curriculum/maori/contents_m.php - Tikanga ā Iwi i roto i te Marautanga o Aotearoa
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/socialscience/curriculum/tikanga/index_m.php
Key competencies
- Thinking (critically, creatively, logically)
- Relating to others
- Managing self
- Making meaning (multi-literacies and making meaning using movement, symbols and technologies)
- Participating and contributing.
Key Competencies
Relating to Others
This episode of Frontier of Dreams explores a time when the country was beginning to flourish and develop a national identity.
Discussions could centre around:
- By the turn of the 20th century New Zealand was beginning to establish a national identity through a range of endeavours – including sports. We were developing a sense of national pride.
Rich questions to support this area could include:
- In this episode we see how sport helped to shape our identity. Today the All Blacks are famous across the world. Who were the members of the original All Blacks and how were they different from our team today? What did they achieve and how did this help to contribute to the development of a sense of New Zealand identity? Would their achievements and the team's line-up stand up to scrutiny today?
- How do the achievements of our teams make us feel in terms of being a New Zealander, and what part does the media play in creating a sense of nationality around them? How do we show we support our sporting teams today and why?
- Many New Zealand teams wear black uniforms and the silver fern emblem, and perform the haka. How do these contribute to presenting an image of New Zealand to the world. How do these images represent our sense of identity and our sense of belonging to New Zealand – and are these images still appropriate and representative of New Zealand's diverse population today?
Participating and contributing
During this time New Zealand joined Britain in fighting the Boer War and World War I. New Zealand's decision to participate in these wars led to feelings of patriotism and contributed to its sense of identity.
Discussions could centre around:
- New Zealanders could be found on the battlefields of Europe during The Great War (World War I – 1914–1918) Why did we choose to fight? And would we be so ready to fight today? What informs our thinking about decisions such as these – then and now?
- How did we change as a nation during the period covered by this episode – 1897–1918 – and what did we learn? Are those lessons still with us today or have we moved on to become a completely different society? What is meant by nationhood, and national pride – and are these concepts that fit global societies influenced by international corporations, and by global networks such as the Internet?
Rich questions to support this area could include:
- Find out about the background to either or both the Boer War and World War I. What countries were involved? What threat did the enemy countries hold for Britain and New Zealand? Why did New Zealanders go and fight? How did people feel then about going to fight for Britain? Compare their views with those held in other wars. What would be the views about these areas today – and why? What influences our thinking?
- What role did New Zealand women have in these early wars? What role do they have in the armed forces today? Did the role of women during WWI help to change our expectations today or was that cause by other factors?
- What involvement did Māori have in these wars? What was the involvement of other nationalities? If a similar war were declared today, who would go today – and would we go so willingly?
- Those who were left behind also played their part. How did those on the 'home front' get behind the war effort? Why was this necessary? Would it happen today?
- How did families feel about their family members and whānau going to war? Would family opinions and believes be the same today, and would their opinions influence our decisions today?
- What were conditions like for those fighting the wars? What technologies did the war help to accelerate and why? How is the life of a soldier today different, and do today's soldiers have different expectations and rights?
- When victory was finally achieved, there were significant changes faced by returning soldier. What were these and how did they affect New Zealand's society then? Did the changes continue on, and are there legacies of these today?
- How were the contributions of New Zealand's returning soldiers recognised – and are these still in evidence today? Are there any relationships today which have been shaped by our involvement in past wars – either positive or negative?
- Compare the battles involving New Zealand soldiers at Gallipoli in 1915 and at Passchendale in 1917. What strategies were used and what perspectives might 'the enemy' have had regarding these battles?
- Most families were affected by the wars covered in this episode. Find out about any of your ancestors who may have fought or died in WWI? Document their stories by researching your family tree, and your community. Interview people in your community who may have knowledge about the past using video, audio, multimedia, text and images. Share these stories with the world – through the Living Heritage online project.
www.livingheritage.org.nz - If you were to create an advertisement that invited New Zealanders to participate in a national event or cause, how would you craft it? What would your messages and images be and why?
Making meaning
New Zealand was the first country in the world to introduce the eight-hour working day, to award women the vote and to establish an effective public health system. All these have contributed to our unique sense of identity. Discussions could centre around:
- Many say that New Zealand has always been a forerunner in many events. Is this true? Are we still ahead of the world in some areas? Find out more about these and other "firsts" for New Zealand. How did they impact on us then and now?
Rich questions to support this area could include:
- Sir Truby King made an impact during this era. Who was he and why was he an important figure in New Zealand's history? What changes did he help to make to early 20th century New Zealand that benefited New Zealand at the time? Are they still benefiting us today? Is there more to be done in this area?
- Who were the other people who were created firsts for New Zealand at the turn of the century? How have their achievements benefited New Zealand today? How are their achievements recognised, and did what they achieved really make a difference? Did the times enable people to achieve more "firsts" than is possible today – or are there still new areas in which we can achieve?
- New Zealand is renowned for the number of monuments around the country. Find out about the origins of some of these and determine the part they may have played in forming New Zealand's identity. Tour your neighbourhood and document these using video, audio, multimedia, text and images and then share your insights with the world – through the Living Heritage online project. www.livingheritage.org.nz
Links
TVNZ Frontier of Dreams programme page
This area provides images and video clips from the series and background reading relating to the themes.
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/view/fod_index_skin
Revealing Gallipoli
This documentary screened in 2005 and presented a English, New Zealand and Turkish perspectives on Gallipoli It was accompanied by a study guide for New Zealand teachers.
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/view/page/506420/500802
Online materials
All Blacks Player Profiles
http://stats.allblacks.com/playorder.asp
Anzac.govt.nz: A Guide to Anzac Day for New Zealanders
Launched on 18 April 2005 to mark the 90th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, this website includes information on the significance of Anzac Day, how it is commemorated today, and a virtual guide of the Gallipoli peninsula featuring interactive panoramas. It also includes searchable records of all New Zealanders who died at Gallipoli.
http://www.anzac.govt.nz
Archives New Zealand – Te Whare Tohu Tuhituhinga
This is the official website of Archives New Zealand. It gives background information about role of the chief archivist, what the archives contain, and how they are dealt with. It holds documents such as the Treaty of Waitangi and the Women's Suffrage Petition, and has links to information about holdings in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin.
http://www.archives.govt.nz/index.html
Battle At Gallipoli, 1915
This Eye Witness to History website provides a description of the Battle at Gallipoli in 1915. A soldier tells of his experiences of the assault. Includes a map and images.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/gallipoli.htm
Health Shakers
This year 11 history activity is designed to help students focus on an outstanding woman as an agent of social change and to consider the impact of outstanding women in public, community and family health care.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/socialscience/curriculum/dnzb/doc/health_shakers.doc
Anzac Diary - William George Malone
This is an extract from William George Malone's diary about the events that took place in Gallipoli on the 25th April, 1915. Includes details of Malone's experiences more of which can be found in J.Phillips, N. Boyack and E.P.Malone, The Great Adventure: New Zealand Soldiers Describe the First World War, Allen & Unwin, Wellington, 1988. Suitable for upper primary to secondary level.
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Anzac/MaloneDi.htm
BBC – World War One
This BBC History website examines the experiences of those who lived through World War One (WW1). Includes a WW1 timeline, a multimedia zone with movies, photos and interviews with veterans, audio – poetry of WWI soldier, animation of battles Ypres, Verdun, Somme, 3D models, dramatisations, visits – one to the Somme Battlefield, and a look at the effects of war on people who fought and those at home. [ Metadata record ]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwone/
Christchurch Online
This section of Archives New Zealand website has two virtual exhibitions: 'Past Caring', a purely 'digital' display of records held by Archives New Zealand's Christchurch office and 'The Fabric of Christchurch 1850–1880', which has images of some of the steps early Christchurch residents took in rendering the swamp into the city.
http://www.archives.govt.nz/exhibitions/currentexhibitions/chch/ index.html
Christchurch – A Chronology
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/Chronology/Year/1913.asp
New Zealanders in World War 1 – The Regiments
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/WorldWar1/Regiments/
New Zealanders in World War 1 – Western Front
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/WorldWar1/WesternFront/
Celebrating Women's Suffrage 106 Years On
This page from the NZine website provides information about the history of women's suffrage in New Zealand. Includes information about Kate Sheppard who was instrumental in getting the vote for women.
http://www.nzine.co.nz/features/suffrage2.html
City of Dunedin; Historical Interest
This link to the history pages of Dunedin City Council's website has information on the historical buildings, city property, memorials, transport, and interesting facts about notable people, and events of the city. It includes an account of 19th century cycling in Otago by William H. Thimble, and is suitable as a resource for upper primary and secondary students.
http://www.cityofdunedin.com/city/?page=feat_historical
Dave Gallaher
http://stats.allblacks.com/Profile.asp?ABID=300
http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/G/GallaherDaviddave/GallaherDaviddave/en
http://www.rugbyhalloffame.com/pages/gallaher2005.htm
Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
This website contains over 3000 biographies of New Zealanders who have 'made their mark' on this country. It has a basic and 'advanced' search facility, and a section containing snapshots of New Zealand history with maps and images to support text. The site also includes a glossary of Māori words that are used in the English language biographies, and are in general usage in New Zealand speech. The site is viewable in reo Māori and English language.
http://www.dnzb.govt.nz
Department of Statistics Tatauranga Aotearoa
The site of Statistics New Zealand contains facts and figures about life in New Zealand.
http://www.stats.govt.nz
Department of Statistics Tatauranga Aotearoa – Timeline of Main Events in New Zealand's History: 1850–1899
http://www.stats.govt.nz/quick-facts/people/history-1850-1899.htm
Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
Dictionary of New Zealand Biography – One Land, One People – The Great War
Through snapshots of places, times, events, and trends in New Zealand history, this section of the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography site offers some windows into our past. It contains maps, images, graphs, and accompanying text derived in part from the New Zealand Historical Atlas.
http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/olop_content/OLOP_FLASH.htm
First World War.com
http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/somme.htm
http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/ypres3.htm
From Papanui to Passchendaele WWI
Gallipoli Webquest
In this webquest suitable for years 4–8, students learn about being a soldier at Gallipoli during World War 1. They find out how the soldiers lived, survived, or died, and the impact this had on their families in New Zealand. Includes guidelines for teachers, with notes related to the New Zealand curriculum.
http://socialstudies.unitecnology.ac.nz/gallipoli_webquest/index.htm
Health Shakers
This year 11 history activity is designed to help students focus on an outstanding woman as an agent of social change, and to consider the impact of outstanding women in public, community and family health care.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/socialscience/curriculum/dnzb/doc/health_shakers.doc
Requires http://www.dnzb.govt.nz
Historic Graves and Monuments
This Te Manatu Taonga (Ministry of Culture and Herutage) site includes a list of historic graves and monuments in New Zealand. Includes information on the William Massey, Richard Seddon and Michael Joseph Savage memorials, and biographical details on these New Zealanders.
http://www.mch.govt.nz/heritage/gravmon.html
Identity
This page on the Montage New Zealand website contains information about the online collaborative project 'Identity'. The project explores what identity means to an individual and gets students to capture an image to express this. The images will be shared around the world through a virtual gallery. Teaching resources, privacy, and entry forms are included.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/montagenz-identity.htm
Kool Kiwis
The Kool Kiwis theme contains activities that relate to famous New Zealanders both past and present. The wide range of activities are focused on the curriculum areas of social science, mathematics, literacy, and technology. This page was developed for the wickED website as part of the Digital Opportunities project.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/themes/kool_kiwis.php
Lice 'n' Latrines: New Zealanders at Gallipoli
In this level 5 unit, intended for years 9–10, students use a variety of web-based resources to inquire into past events at Gallipoli during World War I, and explain why this distant peninsula is such a significant place for many New Zealanders.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/socialscience/curriculum/SSOL/gallipoli/index_e.php
Monumental Stories
This level 5 social studies resource, intended for years 9–10, teaches students about significant events in New Zealand which have affected important advances for women, allowing them to play significant roles in New Zealand's development. Includes an interactive timeline, interactive student activities, teachers' guide, landmarks, biographies, and glossary.
http://www.monumentalstories.gen.nz
Not Only a Hero – The Donkey
This page from ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee of Queensland website relates the story of a soldier named Jack. He used a donkey to transport the wounded to an emergency shelter during the combat at Gallipoli, Turkey.
http://www.anzacday.org.au/spirit/hero/chp05.html
Outbreak: The Influenza Epidemic in New Zealand in 1918
In this level 4 unit, intended for years 7–8, students study the causes of the 1918 influenza epidemic in New Zealand, and the effects it had on people's everyday lives. [ Metadata record ]
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/socialscience/curriculum/SSOL/outbreak/index_e.php
Royal New Zealand Navy – History
The Royal New Zealand Navy website contains information on the navy's role in New Zealand. Includes history of the navy and its ships, a timeline, how the navy is organised and current news and information. The site provides a 'virtual frigate' – a chance to explore each area of a frigate, and learn about the crew and the jobs they do.
http://www.navy.mil.nz/know-your-navy/history/default.htm
Timeframes
This web site is an online database of heritage images from the Alexander Turnbull Library, at the National Library of New Zealand. It provides access to the images, information about them and options for ordering copies. Visitors to the site may either search or browse for material.
http://timeframes1.natlib.govt.nz/
NZHistory.net
Anzac Day
From NZhistory.net, this website provides a recollection of Anzac Day, 25 April 1915. It includes maps, biographies, sound archives, paintings, and photographs. Has a section on war memorials of the First World War and links to a list of fatalities collated from Commonwealth War Graves Commission records.
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Anzac/Anzac.htm
Anzac Paintings
This web page from the ANZAC section of NZHistory.net website provides a collection of ANZAC paintings from the National Collection of War Art archives. Includes paintings by Charles Dixon, W.A.Browning, and Horace Moore-Jones.
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Anzac/Paintings.htm
Empire Day
Empire Day (24 May), was celebrated widely in New Zealand from 1903 and was a major event in the Vice-regal calendar. NZHistory.net brings images and information about this event.
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/empire/index.htm
Labour Day
This site from NZHistory.net contains a history of Labour Day since it was first celebrated in 1890. It includes information about Samuel Parnell who helped NZ become one of the first countries in the world to adopt the eight-hour working day. The site is suitable for upper primary levels and above.
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Labour/index.html
Lest We Forget – War Memorials of the First World War
The website from NZHistory.net provides information about the many different types of memorials that have been erected around New Zealand to commemorate those who fought in World War One. [ Metadata record ]
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Anzac/memorial/index.htm
New Zealand and Le Quesnoy: The Ties of War
This exhibition from NZHistory.net marks the anniversary of the liberation of Le Quesnoy by New Zealand troops on 4 November 1918, described as "the New Zealanders' most successful day of the whole campaign on the Western Front". Material for the exhibition includes accounts of the battle, photographs, and maps.
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/battle/index.htm
New Zealand in the South African ('Boer') War 1899–1902
This exhibition from NZHistory.net explores New Zealand's experience of the Boer War, the first conflict to involve New Zealand troops, at home and in South Africa. It includes images, songs, poetry, letters, an onboard newspaper, and a database of those who served. There is also a Roll of Honour and a section on memorials commemorating those who died in the war.
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/SAW/
The Home Front
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/SAW/homfront.html
William George Malone
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Anzac/MaloneDi.htm
Our Land Our Future – New Zealand Timeline
This website is provided by MAF (Minisitry of Agriculture and Forestry). It has a timeline about New Zealand from before 1840 to 1990. It covers land ownership and settlement, land use, commerce, social change, and government policy.
http://www.maf.govt.nz/MAFnet/schools/kits/ourland/timeline/timelin1.htm
Papawai – the Centre of the Māori Parliament
http://www.library.mstn.govt.nz/history/papawai.html
Population and Sustainable Development
This Population and Sustainable Development website is part of the Sustainable Development for New Zealand: Programme of Action. It provides access to New Zealand population statistics published by a wide range of government departments and agencies.
http://www.population.govt.nz/default.htm
History of Plunket
This website oputlines the history of the New Zealand Plunket Society, a leading provider of well child and family health services in New Zealand. It gives information about Sir Truby King, founder of the Plunket Society, his vision for mothercraft in New Zealand, and his founding of Karitane homes and products.
http://www.plunket.org.nz/History_Of_Plunket_Page.htm
Puke Ariki
This is the website of Puke Ariki, a knowledge centre where library, museum, and visitor information unites to tell the stories of Taranaki – past, present, and future – through exhibitions, displays, collections, and technology. It contains interactive activities for students and archives of historic photographs and information. The site can be read in English or Māori.
http://www.pukeariki.com/en/
The First Picture Show – New Zealand History Gets Moving
"The Departure of the Second Contingent for the Boer War" is the oldest New Zealand film in the Film Archive's collection. It depicts a parade of young New Zealand soldiers on the eve of their departure to fight alongside their British countrymen in the South African Boer War.
http://www.filmarchive.org.nz/archive_presents/boerwar/firstpictureshow.html
Te Ara: the New Zealand Encyclopedia
Wars – First World War. 1914–18 : The New Zealand Division
http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/W/WarsFirstWorldWar191418/TheNewZealandDivision/en
Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand takes you on a journey of discovery. Beginning with the theme of peoples, it will eventually present a comprehensive guide to New Zealand – its natural environment, history, culture, economics, and government. The site can be viewed in English and Māori.
http://www.teara.govt.nz
Made in New Zealand: Ko au te whenua, te whenua ko au – Stories of art and identity
This web page from Te Papa's online Tai Awatea Knowledge Net profiles the museum's 'Made in New Zealand' collection. Tai Awatea Knowledge Net explores the stories, people, and themes behind treasures from current and past exhibitions at Te Papa. The 'Made in New Zealand' collection features samples of notable sculpture, furniture, silverware, jewellery, photography, musical recording, Māori carving, and other works with a New Zealand identity. Profiles can be read in English or Māori.
http://tpo.tepapa.govt.nz/ViewExhibitionDetail.asp?Language=English& ExhibitionID=MINZ
Matapihi
This website provides facilities for searching the online heritage collections of New Zealand's archives, galleries, libraries, and museums. The site is available in Māori and English and includes photographs, drawings, paintings, sculpture, and some 3D virtual museum objects, as well as sound files and textual items. It features the arts, geography, history, the natural environment, people, and events.
http://www.matapihi.org.nz/
Patterns of Identity
This site provides profiles on New Zealand textile artists and their art works, pages on Māori and Pacific textiles, a look at the Auckland Museum textile section, shirts found at Pasifika festivals, and examples of techniques such as tie dye and batik. It is suitable for use with ESOL students
http://www.textiles.org.nz/index.html
Who Killed Franz Ferdinand?: The Origins Of World War One
This unit, intended for year 12, covers changes in the European states system with particular regard to the rise of Germany. It outlines Germany's new Weltpolitik and the subsequent deterioration of relations among the great powers. The unit concludes with a focus on the death of Franz Ferdinand and the handling of the July Crisis that followed, leading to the outbreak of WWI. The NCEA achievement standards addressed are: history 2.1 (summative), history 2.2 (summative), history 2.3 (formative), history 2.5 (formative). The internally assessed standards (2.1 and 2.2) are addressed at the conclusion of the unit and involve the researching of a local participant in WWI.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/socialscience/curriculum/social_sciences/wwi/index_e.php
Te Papa – Collections Online
Visit the growing rich collection of online images in the Te Papa Collections Online.
http://test.tepapa.govt.nz/col/ObjectSearch.aspx?sm=aco
NCEA
Eng/1/9 – A version 3
This assessment material, entitled 'Aotearoa', supports internal assessment for New Zealand English achievement standard 1.9, AS90060 – Research and present information. It focuses on the student's own New Zealand background or interest as a basis for research. The assessment requires planning and recording the research process undertaken, recording and analysing findings, and presenting the research as a written or oral report.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/eng1_9Av3_4feb03.doc
Eng/2/7 – A version 3
This assessment material, entitled 'I Know Where You're Coming From', supports internal assessment for New Zealand English achievement standard 2.7, AS90374 – Deliver a presentation using oral and visual language techniques. It involves students preparing and delivering a presentation to the class about some aspect in their history that has had a significant influence in shaping their lives.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/eng2_7Av3_30april03.doc
Hist/1/1 and Hist/1/2 – E version 4
This assessment material entitled 'Museum Display Brochure' supports internal assessment for New Zealand history achievement standards 1.1, AS90209 version 2 – Carry out an historical investigation, and 1.2, AS90210 version 2 – Communicate historical ideas. It involves students conducting research to select exhibition items and create a museum exhibition brochure about a selected person.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/hist1_1_1_2Ev4_11feb04.doc
Hist/1/1 and Hist/1/2 – L version 4
This assessment material entitled 'Magic Minutes: Our Community Yesterday' supports internal assessment for New Zealand history achievement standards 1.1, AS90209 version 2 – Carry out an historical investigation, and 1.2, AS90210 version 2 – Communicate historical ideas. It involves students conducting research into a particular building, monument, or other structure in the local community and presenting results as a taped radio broadcast.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/hist1_1_1_2Lv4_11feb04.doc
Hist/2/1 and Hist/2/2 – A version 4
This assessment material entitled 'An Historic Building' supports internal assessment for New Zealand history achievement standards 2.1, AS90465 version 2 – Plan and carry out an historical inquiry and AS90466 version 2 – Communicate historical ideas to demonstrate understanding of an historical context. It involves students conducting research on a local historic building and constructing a brochure that could be used to inform tourists.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/hist2_1_2_2Av4_10jan05.doc
Hist/3/1 – A version 2
This assessment material entitled 'Changing Neighbourhoods' supports internal assessment for New Zealand history achievement standard 3.1, AS90654 version 1 – Plan and carry out independent historical research. It involves students identifying, defining, and using relevant sources and historical evidence to research an aspect of continuity and change in their local community.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/hist3_1Av2_5feb04.doc
Hist/3/1 – B version 2
This assessment material entitled 'We Must Be Ourselves At All Risks' supports internal assessment for New Zealand history achievement standard 3.1, AS90654 version 1 – Plan and carry out independent historical research. It involves students identifying, defining, and using relevant sources and historical evidence to research an issue or problem that impacted on the lives of New Zealand men and women in the latter half of the 19th century.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/hist3_1Bv2_5feb04.doc
Hist/3/2 – A version 2 (Option 1)
This assessment material entitled 'Changing Neighbourhoods – Booklet', supports internal assessment for New Zealand history achievement standard 3.2, AS90655 version 1 – Communicate and present historical ideas clearly to show understanding of an historical context. It involves students preparing a section of a booklet on aspects of a local community's development over time.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/hist3_2Av2option1_5feb04.doc
Hist/3/2 – B version 2
This assessment material entitled 'We Must Be Ourselves At All Risks – Letter to My Grandchild', supports internal assessment for New Zealand history achievement standard 3.2, AS90655 version 1 – Communicate and present historical ideas clearly to show understanding of an historical context. It involves students writing a letter that presents a chosen aspect of 19th century New Zealand. [ Metadata record ]
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/hist3_2Bv2_5feb04.doc
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Media/2/5 – C version 3
This assessment material entitled 'Story Behind the Story', supports internal assessment for New Zealand media studies achievement standards 2.5, AS90280 version 2 – Demonstrate understanding of narrative conventions in media texts. It involves students viewing newspaper texts and explaining the links between narrative conventions, audience, and purpose. [ Metadata record ]
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/media2_5Cv3_14feb05.doc
HasFormat http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ncea/media2_5Cv3_14feb05.pdf
Digital Conversations
This website supports Digital Conversations, a collection of video conference conversations with local and overseas personalities and experts in a range of fields. The website features video clips of previous conversations between participating schools and the personalities, including historian and editor of Te Ara Jock Phillips, and Basil Keane, Māori editor of Te Ara. Information about forthcoming video-conferences is also provided, as well as the opportunity to request a topic or expert.
http://www.digitalconversations.org.nz/
Offline resources
The following information provides examples of books and printed resources which may be available in the school library. While some of the following items are intended for younger audiences, they might provide springboard ideas for this initiative.
Women's Role in Colonial New Zealand Society
Learning Media item 91192. One of a selection of resources that facilitate the study of history through access to copies of primary New Zealand documents. These documents include photographs, tables, legal documents, and cartoons. The teachers' notes include an essay, 'Assessments of Women's Role', questions for study, and suggestions for further reading.
0 478 05601 X [ ISBN ]
Suggested Activity
In association with the screening of the Frontier of Dreams series, schools might like to consider investigating and publishing a Living Heritage story which explores one of the themes of the episodes
http://www.cwa.co.nz/frontierofdreams/series.html
Living Heritage is a free, online bilingual initiative that enables New Zealand schools to develop and publish an online resource, based on a heritage treasure in their community. Living Heritage preserves history and culture in a digital format for every generation, and allows our children's voices to present a view of New Zealand on the World Wide Web.
http://www.livingheritage.org.nz
Associated Publications
© Scholastic New
Zealand Limited, 2005
Scholastic New Zealand has published a set of four books to accompany the Frontier of Dreams series. Contact: http://www.scholastic.co.nz/contact.html
If you have suggestions as to additional resources which could support the exploration of this episode or series, please feel free to email us at frontierofdreams@learningchannel.org.nz