These ANZAC research activities are helping me to:
explore how the past is remembered
understand that people and community groups have different perspectives and stories from the past
connect ANZAC Day to family, whānau, community, and local stories
understand that commemorations use symbols, stories, and places to show significance.
Watch the videos and read the books below to find out about what ANZAC Day means.
The stories help us to learn about the soldiers and people who were part of the war.
ANZAC Day Slideshow presentation
Create a Google Slideshow to share information about ANZAC day. You can work with a buddy if you wish or create your own.
Follow the instructions below:
ANZAC slideshow instructions:
You need to have a Title page for your slideshow that is called ANZAC Day.
You need to have 5 other slides with one slide for each of the following questions below.
Add pictures to match the questions and answers:
Slide 1: What is ANZAC day? What do the letters in ANZAC stand for?
Slide 2: Why do people remember what happened on ANZAC day? Refer to this being the date the ANZAC soldiers arrived in Gallipoli.
Slide 3: Why are poppies significant for ANZAC day? Clue: There is a field associated with the ANZAC battle, name the field in this slide. Find an image of poppies or a wreath made from poppies to add to this slide.
Slide 4: What is the musical instrument that is associated with ANZAC day and played at the memorial services?
Slide 5: What food is often made for ANZAC day? They are long lasting so were good for the soldiers and gave them energy. Have you tried making or eating this food?
Note: Make a copy of the slideshow by clicking on the image above or start your own slideshow. Use the videos above to help you find the answers. You can work with one buddy on your slideshow.
Have a go at drawing a field of poppies, a poppy wreath, a soldiers hat with poppies, or ANZAC Ted. Use the videos below to help. Choose your best drawing and colour it.
Write one or two sentences about something you have learnt about ANZAC Day. Your artwork and learning sentences will be used in a class display.