The Classroom
The Classroom is an area within NZHistory.net.nz that supports teachers in delivering meaningful and innovative programmes in New Zealand history.
Protestors and police face off
NCEA level 1 activity ideas relating to the tour and the history of New Zealand's sporting ties with South Africa.
4th December 1861 -
Return of Governor Grey
5th December 1890 -
First general election held under 'one man one vote' principle
6th December 1878 -
Death of Otago politician John Larkins Cheese Richardson
7th December 1963 -
New Zealand's first gang-style killings: The 'Bassett Road machine-gun murders'
8th December 1941 -
New Zealand declares war on Japan
9th December 1899 -
NZ troops fire first shots in anger during the South African War
10th December 1908 -
Ernest Rutherford wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
10th December 1962 -
Maurice Wilkins wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Resources and Activities
Welcome to The Classroom. You will find a number of features with accompanying activities to support your teaching of New Zealand history available now, with more on the way. Join our discussion forum or sign up for our e-mail list to discuss the content and keep up with developments. Feedback is always welcome so let us know what you think.
- NCEA Level 1 history
- topics and activities for NCEA Level 1 history programmes.
- NCEA Level 2 history
- topics and activities for NCEA Level 2 history programmes.
- NCEA Level 3 history
- topics and activities for NCEA Level 3 history programmes.
- Social Studies years 6-10
- topics and activities for years 6-10 social studies and junior history programmes.
- 'This Week in NZ History' event activities (cross-level)
- Teachers' Toolbox
- From practical 'how to guides' to 'brain food' relating to the latest in research and thinking on teaching history, this Toolbox offers professional learning for the busy classroom teacher. Latest addition: "It Ain't Necessarily So". The role of school history in a meaningful education.
- Teachers' Discussion
- Ask a question or discuss issues relating to teaching NZ history with your colleagues.
- Teachers' Email list
- Stay in touch with developments in The Classroom and NZHistory.net.nz or discuss issues relating to teaching NZ history.
- Feedback
- If you have any feedback on The Classroom please email Steve Watters.
