6.1 Commemoration of War - The ANZAC Legend

Learning Intention: Understand the importance of commemorating Australia's wars and how this perspective has shifted overtime. 

Success Criteria:

To understand how war is commemorated and how this has shaped the national identity of Australia.

I can:

-          Explain the different ways war and those who fought for Australia are commemorated.

-       Analyse sources on the differing perspectives of the Anzac legend. 

-          Explain the relevance of ANZAC commemorations today.

Task 1: View

Task 2

Copy the following into our books: 

Anzac Day is a National Day of Remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". 

In the aftermath of the battle of Poziéres in 1916, the Australian official war historian Charles Bean began to develop plans for a national memorial to commemorate the sacrifices made by his fellow Australians. In line with Bean's vision, the Memorial today maintains the Roll of Honour and conducts both local and national commemorative ceremonies, including on Australia's two major days of remembrance: Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. Australians have commemorated Anzac Day on 25 April and Remembrance Day on 11 November for more than a century, but the ceremonies and their meanings have changed significantly since 1915. 

With the coming of the Second World War, Anzac Day also served to commemorate the lives of Australians who died in that war. The meaning of Anzac Day today includes the remembrance of all Australians killed in military operations. 

Task 4: The ANZAC Legend itself

View the following clickview "What does ANZAC Mean?" and complete the questions on the worksheet. YOur teacher will print a copy for you. 

Task 6: TEEL Paragraph                            

In a short paragraph, explain why Australians commemorated Australia’s military history and those that have served. (explain - cause and effect/ why and or how)