INTERACTIVES
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PS    Last Voyage of AE2
PS    Charge at Beersheba
PS    Smithy Interactive
P    Who Am I?
ECPS    Battle Casualties
ECPS    Infantryman
ECP    Where in the world?
ECP    Checking your gear
ECP    Suitcase Treasure
ECP    ANZAC Puzzles
ECP    Uniforms Over Time
ECP    Flying the Flag
ECP    Women in War
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INTERACTIVES
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ECPS 1899-1902 Boer War
  1914-1918 World War 1
ECPS    WW1 - General
ECPS    WW1 - Gallipoli
ECPS    WW1 - Western Front
ECPS    WW1 - Middle East
ECPS    WW1 - Home Front
  1939-1945 World War 2
ECPS    WW2 - General
ECPS    WW2 - Europe/Middle East
ECPS    WW2 - Asia/Pacific
ECPS    WW2 - Prisoner of War
ECPS    WW2 - Home Front
ECPS 1945-49 BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force - Japan)
ECPS 1950-1953 Korea
ECPS 1950-1960 Malayan Emergency
ECPS 1964-1966 Indonesia
ECPS 1962-1972 Vietnam
ECPS 1990-1991 Gulf
ECPS 2003-2006 Iraq 2003
ECPS 1947-2006 Peacekeeping - General
ECPS 1999-2000 Peacekeeping - East Timor
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INTERACTIVES
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ECPS Commemoration
ECPS Heroes
ECPS ANZAC Day
ECPS Women
PS Community
ECPS Victoria Cross
ECPS Family
PS Memorials
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Themes
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  Classroom Units

Early Childhood / Primary ANZAC Day Teacher Guide
Teaching ideas on ANZAC Day activities for early childhood students.
Primary / Secondary Smithy Interactive
Find evidence and make decisions about what happened to one of Australia's greatest aviators.
Secondary Finding 'Smithy'
Using evidence to explore the legend and reality of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.
3 versions
Primary / Secondary Memorabilia - at Home
Finding and interpreting 'treasures' of war-related memorabilia at home.
Primary / Secondary Remembering and Commemorating
Participants are asked some thought provoking questions while reading three illustrated speeches.
Primary / Secondary Alec Campbell
Use evidence to create a biography of the last Australian Gallipoli veteran.
Secondary Sinking of the Centaur
Was the Australian hospital ship Centaur, sunk by a Japanese submarine near Brisbane, a legitimate war target? Using evidence to decide.
Primary / Secondary ANZAC Day Meaning
What has ANZAC Day meant in the past? What does it mean to young people today? Using evidence to explore this idea.
Secondary Peacekeeping ET
Using evidence to explore Australia's East Timor connections in World War 2 and today.
Primary / Secondary Home Front WW2
What was life like on the Australian home front in World War 2? Using evidence to explore this question.
Primary / Secondary Charles Hucker
Using evidence to explore the life and death of an Australian airman in World War 2.
Secondary Albert Jacka
Using evidence to investigate the life of an Australian hero.
Primary / Secondary Impact of War on Community
How to search for evidence of the impact of wars in your community.
Secondary Battle of Long Tan
Using evidence to explore this famous battle of the Vietnam War.
Primary / Secondary Soldiers After the War
Using evidence to explore what happens to servicemen and servicewomen after the wars.
Secondary Human Lottery - Conscription
Using evidence to explore the system of conscription during the Vietnam War.
Primary / Secondary John McQuat
Using evidence and different representations of the death of one Australian in the Vietnam War.
Secondary Sandakan Death March
Using evidence to explore this infamous death march of POWs during World War 2.
Primary / Secondary 4855 RH Simpson
Using documents from a World War 1 soldier's official file to explore his life and experiences.
Secondary Aust and Timor WW2
Using evidence to explore the Australian experience of war in Timor during World War 2.
Primary / Secondary Spirit of ANZAC Image and Reality
Using evidence to explore the story of Simpson - image and reality.
Secondary Vietnam - Soldiers' War
Using evidence to explore the soldiers' experience of Vietnam.
Primary / Secondary Weary Dunlop
Using evidence to explore the experience of Weary Dunlop as a POW of the Japanese in World War 2.
Primary / Secondary Women's Services WW2
Using evidence to explore image and reality of women's experiences in the WAAAF.
Secondary Jaywick and Rimau raids
Using evidence to explore two Z Force raids - Operation Jaywick and Operation Rimau - in World War 2.
Secondary Coral Sea
What was the Battle of Coral Sea? Did it save Australia from Japanese invasion? Using evidence to decide.

Student Resources

Early Childhood / Primary Wreath
How to make a wreath for ANZAC Day ceremonies.
Early Childhood / Primary Poppies 1
Students count poppies and complete the numbers.
Early Childhood / Primary Poppies 2
Students count poppies and write in the numbers.
Early Childhood / Primary Lest Forget 1
Students join the dots to create a memorial figure.
Early Childhood / Primary Lest Forget 2
Students join the numbers to complete a memorial figure.
Early Childhood / Primary Simpson's Maze
Students trace a path for Simpson to get to the medical tent.
Early Childhood / Primary Aust & NZ
Map and flags show the ANZAC connection.
Early Childhood / Primary What is War?
Map showing Australian involvement in three wars.
Early Childhood / Primary Defence Forces
A brief explanation of the defence forces.
Early Childhood / Primary What is ANZAC Day?
A brief description of ANZAC Day
Primary / Secondary Light Horse Memorials
A poem commemorating the Light Horse at the Tongala (Vic) memorial.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary Service outline
Outline of a suggested service for schools on ANZAC Day.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Primary / Secondary ANZAC Requiem
An introduction suitable for an ANZAC Day ceremony.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Primary / Secondary Hymns
Words to hymns: Abide With Me, God Bless Australia, O Valiant Hearts, Recessional, The Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Primary / Secondary Prayers
Words to suitable prayers for an ANZAC Day ceremony.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Primary / Secondary Sheet Music - Bugle
Sheet music for bugle calls used on ANZAC Day.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Secondary Uniform Resolution
The origin of the One Minute's Silence.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Primary / Secondary Flag Protocols
Rules for flying the Australian flag on ANZAC Day.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Primary / Secondary ANZAC Day poem
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.
Primary / Secondary Sonnet for ANZAC Day
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary After the Service
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day and the RSL.
Primary / Secondary We're All Australians Now
A poem by AB Paterson.
Primary / Secondary For the Fallen
The famous poem from which the Ode is taken.
Primary / Secondary The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels
Acknowledging the role of New Guinea bearers in World War 2.
Primary / Secondary Gaps in the Ranks
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary Grandpa, What Did You Do In The War?
A poem on the meaning of war and ANZAC Day.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary A Poem for Remembrance Day
A poem on the meaning of the symbolism of poppies on Remembrance Day.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary The Australian
A poem on the qualities of the ANZACs.
Primary / Secondary A tribute to ANZAC Day
A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary To the Sunburnt Ear
A poem on the qualities of the ANZAC soldier - the sunburned left ear refers to the upturned brim of the slouch hat.
Primary / Secondary The Soul of Australia
A poem published in the Brisbane Courier Mail 25 April 1916.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary A Brown Slouch Hat
1942 song celebrating the slouch hat as a symbol of Australian soldiers.
Primary / Secondary Sir
Sir is a vote of thanks to the men and women who have fought to defend the freedom that this country enjoys.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary Not a Hero
A poem about passing on the legacy of remembrance.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary NZ Anthem
Words and sheet music for the NZ National Anthem.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Primary / Secondary School Memorial Program
Criteria for establishing a school memorial.
(QUEENSLAND ONLY)
Primary / Secondary Application for School Memorial Plaque
Form for applying for a school memorial plaque.
Primary / Secondary Application for Grave Memorial Grant
Form for a grave memorial grant.
Primary / Secondary Interview Guide
Practical suggestions for interviewing people about their war-related experience.
Primary / Secondary Unknown NZ Warrior
The eulogy at the dedication of the Unknown New Zealand Warrior.
Secondary Gallipoli - AWM Oration
Les Carlyon's oration. Assessing the nature and impact of the ANZACs at Gallipoli.
Secondary Myths of Vietnam War
Looking at six myths of the Australian experience of the Vietnam War.
Primary / Secondary A is For ANZACs
26 ideas about the ANZACs, one for each letter of the alphabet.
Primary / Secondary London Australian Memorial
Primary / Secondary Quiz
How much do you know about ANZAC? Try this quiz.
Primary / Secondary ANZAC Origin of the Acronym
The story of the origin of the acronym ANZAC.
Primary / Secondary Dawn Service
The origins of the Dawn Service.
Primary / Secondary ANZAC Day Commemoration
The meaning of ANZAC Day.
Primary / Secondary Outline Commemoration Service
An outline commemoration service for ANZAC Day.
(ANZAC SERVICES)
Primary / Secondary Australian National Flag
Origins of the flag, and how to fly it.
Primary / Secondary Australia's War Dead
Australian war graves.
Primary / Secondary Bugle Calls
Sheet music and audio for Reveille and The Last Post.
Primary / Secondary Catafalque Party
Information on this ceremonial military feature.
Primary / Secondary Unit Colours
The origin and meaning of unit banners or 'colours'.
Primary / Secondary Medals
The origin and significance of military medals.
Primary / Secondary Poppy is for Sacrifice
The meaning and symbolism of the poppy in military remembrance.
Primary / Secondary Rising Sun Badge
The origin and meaning of the Rising Sun badge.
Primary / Secondary Rosemary for Remembrance
The meaning and symbolism of rosemary in military remembrance.
Primary / Secondary Military Salute
The origin of the military salute.
Primary / Secondary Slouch Hat and Emu Plumes
The story behind the slouch hat, and the emu plumes of the Light Horse.
Primary / Secondary Words of Remembrance
A short collection of various words of remembrance.
Primary / Secondary Queensland 2
Information on Queensland memorials.
Primary / Secondary Queensland 1
Information on the Shrine of Remembrance, ANZAC Square, Brisbane.
Primary / Secondary Australian War Memorial
Primary / Secondary Tasmania State Memorial
Primary / Secondary WA State Memorial
Primary / Secondary Victoria State Memorial
Primary / Secondary Unknown Soldier
The eulogy at the entombment of the Unknown Australian Soldier.
Primary / Secondary SA State Memorial
Primary / Secondary NT State Memorial
Primary / Secondary NSW State Memorial
Primary / Secondary Spirit of an ANZAC
A story of an encounter between a Vietnam veteran and an ANZAC.
Secondary Did You Serve in Vietnam?
Did you serve in Vietnam?
(POEM)
Secondary Anecdotes BCOF
Six brief anecdotes from the period: The task of BCOF; Australian families; Accommodation 1947; Leave; Secret societies; Civilian crime; How were Japanese war brides received in Australia?
Secondary Kapyong
An outline of the Battle of Kapyong (Korea).
Primary / Secondary Where ANZACs Lie
A personal account of a visit to Gallipoli.
(POEM)
Primary / Secondary Not Only a Hero - Simpson - Tyneside
Tyneside.
Primary / Secondary Not Only a Hero - Simpson - Jack in Australia
Jack in Australia.
Primary / Secondary Not Only a Hero - Simpson - Training
Training.
Primary / Secondary Not Only a Hero - Simpson - The Landing
The Landing.
Primary / Secondary Not Only a Hero - Simpson - The Donkey
The Donkey.
Primary / Secondary Not Only a Hero - Simpson - The Clown Prince
The Clown Prince.
Primary / Secondary Not Only a Hero - Simpson - ANZAC Cove
ANZAC Cove.
Primary / Secondary Not Only a Hero - Simpson - May 19
May 19th.
Primary / Secondary Spirit of Anzac 2
A discussion of the meaning of the 'Spirit of ANZAC'.

Interactives

Early Childhood / Primary ANZAC Puzzles
Match shapes to create images with an ANZAC theme.
Primary / Secondary Smithy Interactive
Find evidence and make decisions about what happened to one of Australia's greatest aviators.
Early Childhood / Primary Suitcase Treasure
Students learn about shapes by looking at military memorabilia.
Primary Who Am I?
Students take a simple quiz to identify a number of Australians who served in WW1.

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