Description

The purpose of this resource is to explain how women advocated for their right to vote in New Zealand, the tactics they used, the opposition they faced, and the end result of their campaign. Both print and digital activities are provided.

This Women and the Vote resource features:

1. Four texts:

How did women advocate for their right to vote in New Zealand?
What tactics did they use?
What opposition did they face?
What was the result?

2. Reading comprehension questions (and answers)

3. Critical thinking discussion cards

4. Compare and Contrast graphic organiser (how women were viewed in Māori and European societies)

5. Pizza Friday Campaign Strategies – Synthesising Knowledge Activity

6. Non-fiction Text Types poster

7. A full digital version of activities

Aotearoa New Zealand History/Social Sciences Curriculum Links – Year 4-6:

Know: Tino rangatiratanga me te kāwanatanga | Government and organisation –

Year 4-6

Governing and Equity

Governments have selectively supported or excluded people through processes associated with voting rights, access to education, health, and welfare provision, reflecting prevailing public attitudes of the time. Often equitable treatment has been sought by people, including Māori, Chinese, women, children, and disabled people.

Key Questions:

How, over time, have various New Zealand governments restricted voting rights?
How have people advocated for their rights?

Do:

Ask rich questions to guide worthy investigations In my learning in te ao tangata | social sciences,
Think conceptually In my learning in te ao tangata | social sciences
Collect, analyse, and use sources In my learning in te ao tangata | social sciences,
Identify values and perspectives In my learning in te ao tangata | social sciences
Thinking critically about the past In my learning in te ao tangata | social sciences