Aotearoa, NZ History

Length: 1 hour

Age: Year 4 – Year 8

The workshop will include an overview of the following topics:

• Technologies the first settlers of Aotearoa used to cross the ocean

• Tools used by the Māori that shaped early life in Aotearoa

• The arrival of the British and the influence the musket wars had on the cultural landscape of Aotearoa

• The Kiwi involvement in WW1 and WW2

• Aotearoa, New Zealand protest movements (Rainbow Warrior, Springbok Tour, the ‘Kia Ora’ controversy)

• Notable New Zealanders

At the conclusion of the workshop, students are welcome to explore MOTAT, including our heritage village and 1800’s schoolhouse.

Our Education Team will provide useful digital resources following the workshop for teachers to continue the learning at their place.

Travel back in time to experience a Victorian school session in our authentic schoolhouse

Interpret a selection of World War I resources from the MOTAT collection, bringing to life the stories of those who became pilots in WWI
Suitable for Years 9 and up

Investigate products, events and people who helped to shape New Zealand’s identity

Work collaboratively to 'escape from the past' by solving puzzles, answering riddles and collecting clues