Australian History Lessons – Gallipoli ‘The Landing’ via ABC

Summary:

This lesson sequence is a great way to teach students about the history of WW1 and Australia’s involvement via their battle at Gallipoli. The content is interactive and allows students to gain a real understanding as to what went on during the day of April 25, 1915. Students can be taught explicitly or allowed to run an inquiry into the events. A wonderful resource!

Australian Curriculum Links:

• Sequence historical people and events. (ACHHS117)
• Compare information from a range of sources. (ACHHS122)
• Identify points of view in the past and present (ACHHS123)

Lesson:

Please read the ‘Teachers Guide’ Below to develop your own lesson structure.

Teachers Guide – Gallipoli ‘The Landing’  Notes and activities from the ABC that help teach students about history.

Then log onto the Interactive Site using the link below.

Assessment:

• Soldier Profile
• Analysis of a Website
• Interviewing a Soldier
• Creation of a story

Resources:

• Teacher’s Study Guide
• http://www.abc.net.au/innovation/gallipoli/
• Student Journals
• Pens and Pencils
• Computers for mapping exercises and understanding the geographical location of Gallipoli

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