Commemorating the War - How and Why ?
7NEWS. (2013, April 25). Anzac Dawn Services across Australia. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2pCiaQSxi8
Activity 1 - Class discussion / brainstorm:
How do we commemorate the war ?
Reasons behind the symbols
What/who are we commemorating ?
Group Activity -2
the class will be divided into two big groups. One group will present the reasons for commemorating the war and the other will provide reasons against it. First, discuss your answers within your group and then you will have to present your points to the rest of the class.
The following video presents the different perspective surrounding the ANZAC legend.
What are the perspectives highlighted?
Do you agree with a particular view of ANZAC? explain your answer
How do we commemorate the war ?
Reasons behind the symbols
What/who are we commemorating ?
Group Activity -2
the class will be divided into two big groups. One group will present the reasons for commemorating the war and the other will provide reasons against it. First, discuss your answers within your group and then you will have to present your points to the rest of the class.
The following video presents the different perspective surrounding the ANZAC legend.
What are the perspectives highlighted?
Do you agree with a particular view of ANZAC? explain your answer
ABC NEWS Australia. (2011, April 25). Historians debate importance of Anzac legend. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2BSwGTmEG0
If you are interested in the debate surrounding the ANZAC legend , watch this video.
Ideas At The House. (2013, June 25). Debate - Anzac Day Best We Forget, Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2012 (Ideas at the House). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65VKU7ObpwQ
Activity 3 - Research a soldier
So many soldiers have fought and died for our country. Research a soldier that fought in the WW and create a graphic poster in their memory. Use the information you collect about your chosen soldier and your creativity to make an interesting piece which will be displayed in the school.
visit the following website to research a soldier:
http://www.awm.gov.au/education/schools/resources/research-a-soldier/
Start your search now and this task can be completed at home. Bring your finished product in the next lesson!