What you can do
History 9
Duration
90 minutes
Learning Goals
Students will learn the importance of commemorative days including how they can contribute now and into the future.
What you’ll need
Projector/Smartboard
Computer to display images
Notebook and Pens
Individual Computers or Devices for research
Year level
Year 9
Subjects
History
Cross Curriculum Priority
done Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
done Sustainability
done Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia
General capabilities
done Literacy
done Numeracy
done ICT Capability
done Critical and Creative Thinking
done Personal and Social Capability
done Ethical Understanding
done Intercultural Understanding
ACDSEH097
The commemoration of World War I, including debates about the nature and significance of the ANZAC legend.
Activities
Plan a Commemorative Event
In this activity, students will plan a commemorative event in order to learn how we commemorate World War I. This event could be an ANZAC or Remembrance Day event or it could be the anniversary of a significant battle or turning point of World War I.
Image Gallery
Image 1
Attend your local Dawn Service on ANZAC Day.
Image 2
Lay a wreath at your local Dawn service.
Image 3
Music students can assist by playing the Last Post at ceremonies.
Image 4
The laying of wreaths is important in commemoration services.
Image 5
Participate in or attend an ANZAC Day March
Image 6
Represent your school and local community by laying a wreath at a commemoration service.
Image 7
Music students can participate in commemoration services as part of their school band and play a hymn.
Image 8
Participate in your local ANZAC Day March
Image 9
Attend a commemoration service.
