ANZAC Courage and Commemoration Journey
Discovering the Spirit of ANZAC Years 4-6 NZ History
What Do You Already Know?
Who were the ANZACs? Why do we remember them? When do we commemorate ANZAC Day?
Who Were the ANZACs?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Brave soldiers who fought together in World War I They showed great courage and teamwork Many were young men, not much older than teenagers
ANZAC Timeline: Key Moments
Understanding Courage
Courage is not the absence of fear, but doing what's right even when you're scared - The ANZAC Spirit
Walk in Their Shoes Activity
Each student gets a keyword card Move like soldiers carrying heavy gear Freeze when your keyword is called Share what your word means to you
ANZAC Values We Can Learn
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What Does ANZAC Mean Today?
Why do we still remember ANZAC soldiers? How can we show the ANZAC spirit in our lives? What can we learn from their example?
How We Remember Today
ANZAC Day services on April 25th Wearing red poppies as symbols of remembrance Dawn services to honor their sacrifice Sharing stories of courage and service Learning about our history in school
Our ANZAC Journey Reflection
We learned about courage and sacrifice We discovered the ANZAC spirit lives on today We can show respect through our actions We will remember their service to our country Their legacy inspires us to be brave and kind