This year is the centenary of the Gallipoli Landings. We have lots of Picture Fiction, Fiction and Non-Fiction books on display in the Library that will support a literature based study of ANZAC Day. PETAA (Primary English Teaching Association Australia) has developed units of work for R – 2, Years 3 and 4 and for Years 5 to 7. These can be accessed via the PETAA Website. A log in is required. (see me)
The following sites support the studying and teaching of Anzac Day and Gallipoli.
Gallipoli: the First Day – ABC 3D documentary site about the WW1 ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, on 25 April 1915.
Anzac Portal – Department of Veteran’s Affairs provides resources for teachers and students.
Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience – coming to Adelaide March 2016. This is a national tour where students can immerse themselves in Australia’s history from the First World War to the present day.
You can search for images, artwork, posters etc to Anzac Day and Gallipoli at The National Library of Australia.
AbC Splash has resources to support a study of ANZAC Day.
Gallipoli and The Anzacs – Department of Veteran’s Affairs
An introduction to Anzac Day for Early Childhood
The Gallipoli Centenary Series – This site includes a host of educational and historical information on ANZAC Day, the Spirit of ANZAC, and all conflicts in which Australian forces have served.
Jack Hazlitt – World War 1 Digger – A video clip in which a ‘World War 1 digger reflects on his work as a runner in the trenches at Gallipoli. Hopping across the trenches in full view of the Turkish snipers, the average life of a runner was 24 hours’
Anzac Day – Australian Government
Find My Past Anzac Memory Bank – Browse the Find my Past Anzac Memory Bank and read heroic stories, photos, diary entries, poems and words of appreciation
Australian War Memorial – Dawn of the Legend
Australian War Memorial – Gallipoli
Click on the images below to access teaching notes for these stories.
