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ANZAC DAY

As this day approaches think about:

Why do people commemorate events of the past?
Why is commemoration important?
What can we learn by remembering the past?

INSTRUCTIONS

Watch the video that talks about the learning that is involved in the ANZAC Studies

Anzac Activities.mp4

ANZAC

What do you know?

Before you explore further go to:

Classroom--> 2020 - Pōhutukawa --> Learning about ANZAC --> ANZAC - What do you know?

and have go at completing the quiz.

You will find this quiz in

2020 - Pohutukawa Classroom.

Gaining Knowledge

The following videos and readings are to help you gain further understanding around:

commemorating particular events

the purpose of memorials

Why is ANZAC Day commemorated?

Every year on the 25th of April, New Zealand and Australia have a public holiday to commemorate ANZAC Day.

In this video different members of a community attend an Anzac Day ceremony and reflect on what the day means to them.

Key vocabulary = commemorate

School Journal L2-Aug18-In Memory.pdf

This article explains the purpose of war memorials and, in particular, memorials created at the end of the First World War. It provides examples of different types of memorials, from obelisks, statues, arches, and gates to monuments that use features in the natural environment.

Can you think of a memorial that has been erected recently in the centre of Christchurch City that memorialises a disaster?

Key vocabulary = memorial

ANZAC DAY Facts.pdf

Here are some ANZAC stories read aloud:

Simpson and His Donkey

Read and respond

You will find all activities in

2020 - Pohutukawa Classroom.

R1. What is Anzac Day?

R2. The Battle of Gallipoli

R3. Why poppies?

R4. Anzac day today

R5. Anzac Ted

Watch the story of Anzac Ted.

Write about your teddy or special toy, going on an adventure with you e.g. a camp, a walk, sitting watching the world go by in your window.

Link to Anzac Ted doc.

Mascots.pdf

R6. Mascots

Think about the type of mascots you have seen in NZ today. If you could have a mascot for your family, team or school, what would it be and why?

Link to Mascot poem doc.

Create - send us photos of your fabulous creations

C1. Rememberance

You will need a milk bottle, vivids or paint. Cut the top off.

Decorate with images and words of remembrance.

Fill halfway with stones or sand and place a tea light candle in it, if you have one.

Place near your letterbox but don’t leave out overnight, or in the rain!

Send us a photo if you can.

C2. Wreaths

Create a wreath.

Add this wreath to your letterbox or front door for ANZAC day.

If you don't have any egg cartons, there are many tutorials on the internet on how to make poppoes using other materials.

A photo of your finished wreath would be great!

C3. Minecraft

First read , First World War Mascots or Underground Soldiers

Secondly, create a minecraft scene to replicate one of the stories you have read about the war.

Your scene could be to show the mascots used in war, or to recreate how tunnels were used as part of warfare.

Sent us some screen shots.

C4. Lego Scene

Create a lego scene to honour the fallen soldiers.

If you do not have any lego, use any other materials you have. to make a diorama (a model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures) or scene.

Send us a photo.

C5. Anzac Biscuits

Send us some photos of your creations.

Create your own ANZAC biscuit creation and fair test, by starting with the recipe on the left.

Make your mixture. Divide the mixture into 3 equal parts.
Keep ⅓ as the traditional mixture.
Add another ingredient to ⅓.
Add a different ingredient/flavour or 2 to the last ⅓.
Cook and decide which is the best recipe. Share your ideas with your teacher.

C6. Stop Motion

Create a STOP MOTION video to show the bravery and camaraderie of the ANZAC soldiers.

Use one of the following

LEGO
your toys
yourself and family members
simple drawings

C7. Word Dump

Using some of the images about ANZAC Day here, or search for your own, write down all the words that come to mind when you look at the images. Then create your own ANZAC image which is unique to you, but at the same time ensuring it still portrays aspects of ANZAC Day.

Use one slide only. You will find this slide 'C7. Word Dump' in the Pōhutukawa Classroom --> Anzac Studies

Think and Respond

T1. Ode to the Fallen

They shall grow not old

As we that are left grow old

Age shall not weary them

Nor the years condemn

At the going down of the sun

And in the morning

We will remember them

Lest We Forget

Use the doc T1. Ode to the fallen in Classroom

Rewrite this passage .
What does each line mean?
Use images to illustrate what this passage means to you.

T2. Jack and Tom

Choose between Jack and Tom.
HOW you will respond: recount, poem, article, comic strip?
SHOW how “Over the top,” was used to illustrate what was happening at each stage of their lives.
USE expressive and descriptive vocabulary.
Share with your homegroup teacher

The Past

P1. World History

Choose an event in history that has impacted the whole world. Find out facts and take notes. Write an explanation describing:

What happened?
Why did it happen?
What was the impact on the world?

P2. Family Tree

Do you know who your Great Great Aunty or Uncle were?

Do you know anything about their life?

Create your family tree, with the help of someone in your family. How many generations back can you go??

P3. The Sounds of Anzac day

Every Anzac Day ceremony involves the playing of the Last Post and Rouse and the reciting of the Ode, first in Te Reo (Maori) and second in English.

The New Zealand Army Band has made recordings of each of these -

Last Post
Rouse (time to get up!)
The Ode (Te Reo / Maori)
The Ode (English)

Listen to these links - what further information can you find out about the ‘Bugle call’?

The Present and the Future

PF1. Commemorating ANZAC Day 2020

What are some of the ways that people could commemorate Anzac Day in 2020, keeping in mind the restrictions of our current lockdown?

Brainstorm possible ideas and ask members of your family to give feedback on these ideas.

Use the doc PF1. Commemorating ANZAC Day 2020 in Pōhutukawa Classroom --> Anzac Studies.

PF2. God Defend NZ

Practise singing our National Anthem and sing it on Anzac Day.

PF3. History in the making

Explain the coronavirus and what the impact is on our society. Some starter questions for your inquiry:

Where did it start?
Why did it start?
How has it spread across the world?
What are countries doing to stop its spread?
What can we do and indeed are doing, to stop the spread of Covid-19?
Are there any similarities between WW1 and the way the virus is affecting the world?

You may find these two books helpful for your inquiry.

Use the doc PF2. History in the making, in Pōhutukawa Classroom --> Anzac Studies.

Many thanks to Janis Sandri and Kirsten Scott from the Holy Family School in Wanaka for the basis of these activities.

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