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The New Zealand Wars (ngā pakanga o Aotearoa), which happened between the 1840s and 1970s, were fought between Māori and government forces, which included Br...
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Even though there was a Māori contingent in the First World War, the 28th Māori Battalion was only established in October 1939. Part of the 2nd New Zealand E...
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The French Revolution often referred to as the Revolution of 1789 took place in France between 1787 and 1799. It was in response to social and political ineq...
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Renaissance
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
The Renaissance followed the Middle Ages in Europe. It lasted from the mid-14th century to the mid-17th century (1350-1650 AD), and was a time of great scien...
Entry last updated: 27/05/22
Sustainability
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
A sustainable situation is one that can continue. Examples of sustainability include an environment that can maintain a certain level of biodiversity, or an ...
Entry last updated: 29/01/24
World War One (animals)
Millions of animals such as horses, dogs, donkeys, pigeons, cats, elephants, and even slugs served alongside the soldiers during World War One. They were use...
Entry last updated: 26/05/22
World War One (battles and campaigns)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War One was a major global conflict fought between July 28, 1914, and November 11, 1918. It involved 28 countries and although it was fought mainly in ...
Entry last updated: 14/07/22
World War One (daily life)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War One, also known as the First World War or the Great War, lasted from 1914 until 1918. During these four years, daily life changed for everyone invo...
Entry last updated: 6/09/23
Space (junior)
Space, or outer space, is the area outside our planet Earth's atmosphere. Stars and planets exist in space. This entry has websites where you can find inform...
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Evolution
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Evolution is a scientific theory used by biologist to explain how living things have changed over a long period of time. Charles Darwin, a British naturalist...
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Water cycle (junior)
Almost three-quarters of the Earth's surface is water. Earth's water is always moving around the planet. As the sun heats the water in rivers and oceans, the...
Entry last updated: 26/05/22
Industrial Revolution
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 18th century. Populations of cities grew rapidly in this cultural shift, which marked the change from ...
Entry last updated: 26/05/22
Influenza pandemic 1918
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Influenza, most commonly called 'the flu' is a disease that is caused by a virus, which affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. In 1918 an influenza p...
Entry last updated: 26/05/22