Our inquiry for term 3 is conflict of resources and how civilisations develop and change when resources are abundant or fought over.

What is "civilisation"? An article from Britannica explains.

Books in the Library about different civilisations: Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, Africa, kingdoms and empires, the first peoples and ancient worlds.

Quick visual histories of the development of sport, housing, hair styles, transport, weapons and more

What is revolution? Select from these Britannica topics.

Tasman and then Cook visit and before long Europeans come to stay. Muskets, missionaries and international trade change the country as two cultures seek to make sense of each other.

Environmental factors are rarely, if ever, the sole cause of violent conflict. However, it is clear that the exploitation of natural resources and related environmental stresses can become significant drivers of violence.

A consequence of humanity’s continued failure to share resources is the escalation of conflict over land, fossil fuel reserves and other key industrial materials.

EU and UN information on conflict over land, industry, renewables and capacity.

Economic sharing has long been central to human civilisation by strengthening the social fabric of societies, improving levels of well-being and promoting social equity.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries.

Is fair trade fair? Does globalisation support workers?

The HRC's role is to promote and protect the human rights of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. To work for a free, fair, safe and just New Zealand, where diversity is valued and human dignity and rights are respected.

The purpose of YHRI is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace.

Information on protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.

Disasters, climate change and war force people to flee and resettle in other countries. Explore refugee survival stories and the resettlement programmes of the United Nations, and New Zealand Red Cross for these displaced people.

At the heart of Guns, Germs and Steel are the stories of apparently commonplace things, such as crops, farm animals, germs, writing technology, climate and cities.

A National Geographic presentation in two parts relating to "Guns, germs and steel", the triggers for civilisation change. This is part 1.

A National Geographic presentation in two parts relating to "Guns, germs and steel", the triggers for civilisation change. This is part 2.

Within school, you do not need passwords to access the EPIC databases, including Encyclopedia Britannica. Outside of the school network (when you are at home) you will need a log in and password. Please contact your teacher or the Librarian for the log in details.

Contact Whaea Rachel by email if you have a question about any of these links, or have suggestions for other links.