This presentation helps teachers introduce the history behind and the meaning of Remembrance Day. It explains how and why Australians commemorate this significant day.
Adapt and use this presentation:
- to prepare students for a commemorative service or assembly
- as part of a Remembrance Day service or school assembly.
As a guide, plan your service with our Remembrance Day Kitbag host resources.
Teacher notes
Learning intentions
This educational resource introduces students to the meaning of Remembrance Day and how Australians commemorate it.
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- understand the origins of Remembrance Day
- explain why Remembrance Day is significant
- identify key symbols and rituals related to Remembrance Day
- identify differences between Remembrance Day and Anzac Day.
Lesson resources
- Presentation slides in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats.
- Links to online education resources and further reading throughout the presentation.
Teaching ideas
This presentation is suitable for middle primary school and high school students. It is ideal for highlighting the significance of Remembrance Day during a school assembly or a school-led commemorative service. It could also be presented to a class or year level.
Feel free to adapt the presentation to meet your students' needs or your specific educational environment. Optional slides provide additional context and detail about the early commemoration of Armistice Day, before it was renamed Remembrance Day after the Second World War.
Australian Curriculum
Knowledge and understanding
Students learn about the celebrations and commemorations of significant events shared with their families and others (AC9HSFK02).
Students learn about significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Easter, Christmas, and other religious and cultural festivals (AC9HS3K02).
Students learn about significant events and turning points of the war and the nature of warfare, including the Western Front Battle of the Somme and the Armistice (AC9HH9K10).
Students learn about the commemoration of the First World War, including different historical interpretations and debates about the nature and significance of the Anzac legend and the war (AC9HH9K12).
Teaching sensitivities
Teachers are advised to be sensitive to students' perspectives and emotions while using this resource. When working through the presentation, teachers should consider students' religious and cultural beliefs, any experiences of war or conflict, and whether parents served in the defence forces. It is the responsibility of teachers to consider whether it is appropriate to use this resource with their students.
Copyright
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
