About this resource

The story of the SS Ventnor is part of a wider narrative about the settlement and experiences of Chinese people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Kaiako and ākonga can use this story as an entry point for learning about:

  • the migration experiences of Chinese settlers during and beyond the gold mining era 
  • relationships between Chinese New Zealanders and other groups, especially tangata whenua
  • our collective and diverse identities as New Zealanders.

The resource provides:

  • a summary of an event and how it relates to Aotearoa New Zealand's histories  
  • suggested inquiry questions and activities to support teaching and learning about our past 
  • curated resources for further information. 

Metadata

Year Level:

All Years

Resource Type:

Teaching Resource

Reading Level:

3-10

Language:

English

Content Type:

PDF

Author:

Adele O'Leary

Year:

October 2021