Investigating World War 1 and ANZAC Day

This pack blends solid historical knowledge with gentle, thoughtful reflection, helping students make sense of complex ideas in an age‑appropriate and engaging way. It works beautifully as a full World War I inquiry unit, with extra pages that support meaningful learning around ANZAC Day.

Students are guided through World War I and ANZAC history with activities that build understanding while nurturing empathy, curiosity, and critical thinking.

The resource covers:

• The causes and beginning of World War I
• Key locations and major battles, including Gallipoli, Lone Pine, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, and The Somme
• Who fought in WWI (Allies vs Central Powers)
• Timeline work and significant dates
• Life in the trenches
• Rationing, medicine, first aid, and wartime innovations
• Communication during WWI (then vs now)
• War memorials and the Unknown Soldier
• The role of women
• Pte. John “Jack” Simpson Kirkpatrick
• ANZAC Day traditions, dawn services, symbols, and values
• Reflection and empathy tasks
• Creative, values‑based activities exploring mateship, courage, resilience, kindness, and teamwork

You will love how easy this resource is to use. The NO PREP print‑and‑go, black‑and‑white worksheets make planning simple and affordable, and the clear, student‑friendly language helps every learner feel confident. The activities naturally spark empathy and respectful discussion, and they’re flexible enough for whole‑class lessons, small‑group work, or independent tasks.

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, classroom‑ready WWI resource that goes beyond facts and helps students connect with the human stories behind the history, this pack will support you every step of the way.