Section outline

  • Kia ora...students and welcome to week three. In commemoration of ANZAC DAY, we will examine New Zealand history with reference to the Anzacs that fought in Gallipoli. Anzac day is commemorated on the 25th of April and I am hoping you will explore your leaning that will also contribute to the significance and memory of NZ soldiers that had fought in this war. 

    ANZAC DAY

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Researched and examined the history and significance of Anzac Day.

    Activities:

    1) What does ANZAC DAY mean to you, based on your prioir understanding of this important event.

    2) Research How New Zealand intends to celebrate this day, during the lockdown.Show a newspaper article that commemorates this historical event.

     3) Watch the video on the Gallipoli war and express you views on this historical event. 

    4) Research the history of ANZAC DAY and create a  short powerpoint on the information you gather.Use the following template as a guide: Introduction/ reasons for soldiers from NZ and Australia supporting Britain/ Arrival into Gallipoli/ the war and aftermath/ your views.

    3) Research news paper articles from this time that highlights the war. What key information did you discover. Addd this information to your powerpoint.

    4) Create a time line of events using photographic material of the war. Choose at least 5 images and write a brief summary of what the photo entails. 

    5) Create a poppy and write a poem in dedication to the soldier that served New Zealand.Use any style of poetry you wish and paste your efforts in google docs

    6) By using key words that link with values, explain how ANZAC soldiers supported each other and got through together. eg: friendship... strong bonds with soldiers on Truce day where soldiers from opposing sides dropped their weapons and got together for a moment of brotherhood!


    1. Resources:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxTKqldkyik


      Anzac Day - Anzac Day | NZHistory, New Zealand history online

      https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/anzac-day/introduction

      The ceremony - Anzac Day | NZHistory, New Zealand history online

      https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/anzac-day/overview

      NZ Army - Anzac Day

      www.army.mil.nz › Culture & History


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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...Research the treaty of Waitangi and early immigration of Maori in New Zealand
    • We are EXPLORING...Discover new terminology on connections we make and immigration
    • We are EXPLORING...research war and conflict in New Zealand