ANZAC

Task

ANZAC

Every year on 25th April at dawn, people from around New Zealand and Australia honour those men and women who were killed in conflict. 

Our class has been asked to send a representative to the next ANZAC Day service in Gallopili.

To be this person you need to win our in-class 'presentation' competition. This entails you exploring the significance of this day on your local community and developing an understanding of the symbolism's associated with it. 

Work through the webquest and as you answer the questions create either a presentation using slides, Keynote or Wix.  Use a slide  for each new piece of information or create new pages in Wix to display the information. 

Process

1.When was World War 1 and why did New Zealand send soldiers overseas to fight?

  1. When was World War 1?
  2. Why did World War 1 begin?
  3. Which side did New Zealand fight on during the war and why?

https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/first-world-war-overview/introduction

2.Where is Gallipoli? Why is this place important?

  1. Locate where Gallipoli is?
  2. Why was it important to the Allies during the war?
  3. Why is this place important in Australian and New Zealand history?

    http://www.anzac.govt.nz/significance/

3. What does the word ANZAC mean?

  1. Where did the name ANZAC originate? 
  2. What does it mean?
  3. Why are the New Zealand and Australian forces categorized together under this one label?

https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/anzac-day/the-anzacs

4. Why do we commemorate ANZAC Day? 

  1. When do we commemorate ANZAC Day?
  2. Why is it specifically commemorated on this day?

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

5.How do we commemorate ANZAC Day?

  1. What symbolisms are observed on ANZAC Day? 
  2. Why is a poppy worn on ANZAC day?
  3. Have you heard of The Ode? The Ode is a poem which is read on ANZAC day. Do you know why? 
  4. What is the  'Last Post'. Where did the 'Last Post' originate from?
  5. What is a war memorial? Why are they found scattered all around New Zealand? 

http://www.anzac.govt.nz/significance/traditions.html

https://www.army.gov.au/our-history/traditions/the-ode

https://nzhistory.govt.nz/library/sound

 

Now that you have explored the key questions above and gathered specific notes on these areas it is now time to design your own  presentation. Make sure you have slides or pages about each key question and include a variety of mixed media.  Use the evaluative rubric to help you attain excellence! 

 

Teacher Page
 
Evaluation Rubric
 
 
    Achieved Merit Excellent Score
 
Show an understanding of when World War 1 started and why New Zealanders were fighting in an overseas conflict, making the particular focus on Gallipoli.   Students exhibit a basic knowledge understanding of when World War 1 started and why New Zealanders were fighting in an overseas conflict, in particular, Gallipoli. Students exhibit a sound understanding of when World War 1 started and why New Zealanders were fighting in an overseas conflict, in particular, Gallipoli. Students exhibit an excellent understanding of when World War 1 started and why New Zealanders were fighting in an overseas conflict, in particular, Gallipoli. /4
 
Students identify the origins of the word ANZAC. Where did the name ANZAC originate? What does it mean?    Student exhibits a limited understanding of the word ANZAC and made some reference to its origin and meaning. Students exhibit a sound understanding of the word ANZAC and made reference to its origin and meaning. Student exhibits an excellent understanding of the word ANZAC, making specific reference to its origin and meaning. /4
 

How and why do we commemorate ANZAC Day?

What protocols and symbolisms are observed on this day?

  

 Student exhibits a basic understanding of how and why we commemorate ANZAC Day?

They make some reference of the protocols and symbolisms associated this day.

Student exhibits a sound understanding of how and why we commemorate ANZAC Day?

They make references to the protocols and symbolisms associated with this day.

Student exhibits an excellent understanding of how and why we commemorate ANZAC Day?

They make specific reference to the protocols and symbolisms associated with this day.

 /4
 
Students use multimedia software to create published works incorporating text, graphics, sounds and animation.   Students create a presentation with a basic understanding of incorporating text, sounds, and graphics. Students create a presentation with a sound understanding of incorporating text, sounds, and graphics. Students create a presentation with an excellent limited understanding of incorporating text, sounds, and graphics. /4