anzac day for students
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Part 1 -- Australia and New Zealand: the ANZAC connection
In 1917, the word ANZAC meant someone who fought at Gallipoli and
later it came to mean any Australian or New Zealander who fought or served in the First World War.
During the Second World War,
ANZAC Day became a day on which the lives of all Australians
lost in war time were remembered.
"The spirit of ANZAC recognises the qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice which were demonstrated at the Gallipoli landing." http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/anzac-day
ANZAC Day honours everyone who has been involved
in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
ANZAC Day poem
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.
Sonnet for ANZAC Day
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.
Part 1 -- Australia and New Zealand: the ANZAC connection
In 1917, the word ANZAC meant someone who fought at Gallipoli and
later it came to mean any Australian or New Zealander who fought or served in the First World War.
During the Second World War,
ANZAC Day became a day on which the lives of all Australians
lost in war time were remembered.
"The spirit of ANZAC recognises the qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice which were demonstrated at the Gallipoli landing." http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/anzac-day
ANZAC Day honours everyone who has been involved
in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
ANZAC Day poem
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.
Sonnet for ANZAC Day
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.
anzac symbols
Anzac symbolsTLF ID M020650 available on Scootle
This resource is part of the Anzac stories video suite, part of the NSW Department of Education’s contribution to the NSW Government centenary of Anzac. Each video is accompanied by a student viewing guide with learning activities, teaching notes and links to related materials. Videos: Slouch hat feathers (parts 1 and 2); Rising Sun badge (parts 1 and 2)
Dawn is a symbolic time on ANZAC day because the landing at Gallipoli occurred at dawn.
Flags are lowered to half mast on ANZAC Day as a sign of honour, respect and mourning.
Silence for one or two minutes is included in ANZAC and Remembrance Day ceremonies as a sign of respect and a time for reflection.
Rosemary is for remembrance
Rosemary is a small perennial shrub of the mint family. This compact evergreen, with clusters of small light blue flowers and leaves that yield a fragrant essential oil used in making perfume and to flavour food, is native to the Mediterranean region.
On ANZAC Day, the wearing of small sprigs of rosemary in the coat lapel, pinned to the breast or held in place by medals is thus synonymous with remembrance and commemoration. https://anzacday.org.au/rosemary-is-for-remembrance
Poppies is for sacrifice.
This corn poppy, now known as Flander's poppy, also flowers in Turkey in early spring - as it did in April 1915 when the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli. According to Australia’s official war historian C.E.W.Bean, a valley south of ANZAC beach got its name Poppy Valley “from the field of brilliant red poppies near its mouth”. https://anzacday.org.au/the-poppy-is-for-sacrifice
The red poppy, pinned to the breast of Aussies on Anzac Day, is a symbol of war remembrance and of Armistice on November 11, 1918.
According to the Australian War Memorial, the red poppy or Flanders poppy, was among the first plants to spring up in the battlefields of northern France and Belgium after the war.
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How many poppies?
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ANZAC biscuits
Made from ingredients including rolled outs, sugar, plain flour and butter, the Anzac biscuit, otherwise known as the “army biscuit”, was a staple for soldiers during the World War I.
It was eaten as a substitute for bread because, unlike bread, it had a long shelf-life. Phil Cummings wrote this book titled Anzac Biscuit which helps children understand how the legend of the Anzac biscuit came about.
Made from ingredients including rolled outs, sugar, plain flour and butter, the Anzac biscuit, otherwise known as the “army biscuit”, was a staple for soldiers during the World War I.
It was eaten as a substitute for bread because, unlike bread, it had a long shelf-life. Phil Cummings wrote this book titled Anzac Biscuit which helps children understand how the legend of the Anzac biscuit came about.
The Ode
"The Ode comes from For the Fallen, a poem by the English poet and writer Laurence Binyon and was published in London in The Winnowing Fan: Poems of the Great War in 1914. This verse, which became the Ode for the Returned and Services League, has been used in association with commemoration services in Australia since 1921." http://everybedofroses.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/anzac-day-ode-to-fallen.html The Last Post |
Credit: Every bed of roses
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medals for bravery
remembering gallipoli collection of books
Barbara Braxton collated this board with great expertise.
Links to literature that will help younger students understand World War I, particularly the ANZAC experience.It includes stories from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK and elsewhere.
Where possible, each pin links to a review, a unit of work or teaching notes.
NOTE: Some titles may border on YA and it is up to the user to assess these to decide their suitability for their students.
Links to literature that will help younger students understand World War I, particularly the ANZAC experience.It includes stories from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK and elsewhere.
Where possible, each pin links to a review, a unit of work or teaching notes.
NOTE: Some titles may border on YA and it is up to the user to assess these to decide their suitability for their students.
the meaning of anzac day
the going down of the sun
research
Click on FACTS FOR STUDENTS
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Thank you to Steph Westwood who shared Mary Nikolakopoulos's PowerPoint on ANZAC Day,
where the last two pages include her personal photos from her visit and
thank you to Mary for kindly sharing these personal photographs.
where the last two pages include her personal photos from her visit and
thank you to Mary for kindly sharing these personal photographs.
Choose a KWL chart
animals in war
A is for Animals offers an A to Z of animals in war, from mascots and messengers to creepy-crawlies.
Animals are put to many uses in war.
Sometimes they have jobs to do: the horses, camels, mules, and donkeys used to transport soldiers and equipment, as well as carrier pigeons and tracker dog with their special talents.
Often animals are used as mascots and pets, or as symbols on badges and flags.
A is for animals also looks at those unwelcome animals, such as insects, rats, and wild creatures, that make life in the field even more difficult and dangerous.
Click on the image to listen to audio about animals in the war. |
Thank you to our cavalry horses
simpson and his donkey
Help Simpson and his donkey find their way to the medical tent -MAZE
Click on the image above.
Discuss John Simpson and what he did with your teacher. Complete the sentence and type your name. Print out your work. |
This video is based on
the book "SImpson and his donkey." Walker Books describes it as: "A poignant account of the story of John Simpson Kirkpatrick and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he rescued his childhood friend." Teachers notes: SImpson and his donkey. There is a Simpson and His Donkey colouring sheet available for download at Walker Books Book Review: Simpson and his Donkey (thebookchook.com) Review of a book on Simpson and his Donkey written by Mark Greenwood. |
Visit the link: John Simpson
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Clickable worksheet Read the questions and then click through to the information. Read and locate the answer.
primary activities from dept of veterans' affairs
Further websites worth exploring:
primary sources
A Primary Source is evidence that was produced contemporaneous to the event being studied.
This can include newspaper articles, diaries, maps, drawings, journals, orders, reports,
instructions, photographs, film or physical objects/artefacts.
https://www.army.gov.au/our-history/primary-materials
This can include newspaper articles, diaries, maps, drawings, journals, orders, reports,
instructions, photographs, film or physical objects/artefacts.
https://www.army.gov.au/our-history/primary-materials
Audacity is the second book in the Century of Service series developed jointly by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Australian War Memorial. It highlights the bravery of Australian service personnel in conflicts from the Boer War to Afghanistan.
This free eBook features exclusive content including two additional stories, an interview with Victoria Cross for Australia recipient Corporal Daniel Keighran VC, original medal citations, interactive timelines and artwork and medal galleries.
Readers can also test their knowledge by completing a multiple choice quiz or a Guess the Word game.
Audacity was shortlisted in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s 2015 Book of the Year Awards.
This free eBook features exclusive content including two additional stories, an interview with Victoria Cross for Australia recipient Corporal Daniel Keighran VC, original medal citations, interactive timelines and artwork and medal galleries.
Readers can also test their knowledge by completing a multiple choice quiz or a Guess the Word game.
Audacity was shortlisted in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s 2015 Book of the Year Awards.
ANZAC DIVERSITY
"The struggle for equality for Indigenous Australians was long and slow through the twentieth century, while thousands of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders fought and many died for their country." Indigenous Veterans:Sites2See
Case studies exploring the ethnic diversity of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF)
Links to the Australian curriculum: History
The content of these stories and classroom activities will provide opportunities to develop historical understanding through:
Key concepts
Sources and evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy and significance, and contestability.
Cross-curriculum priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia.
General capabilities
Literacy, IT competence, critical and creative thinking, intercultural understanding.
While History is the main focus of the learning activities attached to these stories, they also have relevance to other curriculum areas, including English, Science, the Arts, and Civics and Citizenship.
Case studies exploring the ethnic diversity of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF)
Links to the Australian curriculum: History
The content of these stories and classroom activities will provide opportunities to develop historical understanding through:
Key concepts
Sources and evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy and significance, and contestability.
Cross-curriculum priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia.
General capabilities
Literacy, IT competence, critical and creative thinking, intercultural understanding.
While History is the main focus of the learning activities attached to these stories, they also have relevance to other curriculum areas, including English, Science, the Arts, and Civics and Citizenship.
ABORIGINAL WAR VETERANS NO LONGER FORGOTTEN
Acknowledging the role of Indigenous military service and comparing that with the treatment of Aboriginal peoples at home took a long time in Australia.
To celebrate ANZAC day and pay tribute to the Indigenous men & women that have proudly served this nation the Message Stick presents a twenty six minute documentary: The FORGOTTEN.
THE FORGOTTEN is a film about Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander servicemen & women who have served, fought and died for their country in all of the wars and peace-keeping missions that the Australian Armed Forces were involved in the 20th Century. It also contains a personal story about four Nyungar brothers from the South-West of Western Australia, one of whom is acknowledged as the first Aboriginal Soldier to receive a military medal in the First World War. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/messagestick/stories/s820390.htm
Acknowledging the role of Indigenous military service and comparing that with the treatment of Aboriginal peoples at home took a long time in Australia.
To celebrate ANZAC day and pay tribute to the Indigenous men & women that have proudly served this nation the Message Stick presents a twenty six minute documentary: The FORGOTTEN.
THE FORGOTTEN is a film about Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander servicemen & women who have served, fought and died for their country in all of the wars and peace-keeping missions that the Australian Armed Forces were involved in the 20th Century. It also contains a personal story about four Nyungar brothers from the South-West of Western Australia, one of whom is acknowledged as the first Aboriginal Soldier to receive a military medal in the First World War. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/messagestick/stories/s820390.htm
anzac computer activities for students
Computer activities:
Create a poppy wreath in Word
Create a poppy wreath in Word
ANZAC gear for soldiers.
Can you match the names to the pictures?
Can you match the names to the pictures?
Students to investigate how technologies used in war have developed since WWI.
interactives brought to us by:
Battle Casualties
Can you help get the Diggers wounded during battles on the Western Front back to safety?
Can you help get the Diggers wounded during battles on the Western Front back to safety?
pre or post assessment: what do you know about anzac day?
women in war
- Students to research and write a report about the role of women in war and how it has changed over time.
Science / Technologies
http://www.abc.net.au/innovation/gallipoli/gallipoli2.htm
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This video includes the ANZAC Spirit Song Tribute.
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ABC Gallipoli Collection -Terrific Primary Source of information.
Screenshot of 3 of the 12 Chapters. Click on the image to visit & read these chapters.
Jack and Tom is a short film created by the students of Miranda Public School and Port Hacking High School to commemorate the 100th ANZAC Day.
Stage 3
Open a word document
Set up three columns Place a headings at the top of each column KNOW WONDER LEARN KNOW What do you know about ANZAC day? What do you know about Turkey? Why do we have a public holiday in Australia? WONDER What do you wonder about ANZAC Day? Gallipoli? Wars? Army? Navy? Airforce? Animals in war? |
VIEW ANZAC for schools (Safe share link) after you have finished the first two sections-Know & Wonder
Stop and replay if you miss something or do not understand it. Reflect (Sit and think) for a while -talk to a classmate or two about the video and then fill in the LEARNED column After you have finished what you have LEARNED: Find *Turkey *Gallipoli Peninsula *other places of interest from the video on Google Earth? What name did the Turks give to what we know as "Gallipoli Peninsula?" Take snips of the interesting places you locate and save them into your U drive. Give them meaningful titles. Reflect: Would you like to visit the places in Turkey you saw on the video? why? why not? Where would you like to go the most? why? the least? |
- Gallipoli and the Anzacs: www.anzacsite.gov.au
Australian War Memorial: www.awm.gov.au - Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs: www.dva.gov.au
- Australian Government 100 years of ANZAC: www.anzaccentenary.gov.au
- Royal Australian Air Force: www.airforce.gov.au
The ANZACS, Australia's Heroes Safe Share link