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Anzac with Kids

The purpose of the Australian War Memorial is to commemorate those Australians who have died as a result of war or active service, and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Teach kids about Anzac Day through use of our classroom resources, an Anzac themed quiz or arts and crafts.

Classroom resources

Our classroom resources are a great way to keep your kids engaged and learning at home. 

Learn about Anzac Day

Learn about the history of Anzac Day, read diaries, watch films and more. 

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Arts and crafts

Keep the kids and the whole family entertained with these Anzac Day-themed arts and crafts projects.

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How to make a paper poppy

Some simple instructions to help you make a beautiful paper poppy.

Make your own crochet poppies

Visit the 5000 poppies website and explore an array of crochet patterns.

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Anzac Day colouring in templates

Grab your coloured pens or pencils and bring these Anzac characters to life.

 

Anzac Day Quiz

Put your thinking cap on and test your knowledge about Anzac Day and its history.

 

Questions
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1. What do the initials ANZAC stand for?


2. Why do we wear poppies on Anzac Day?


3. Where is Gallipoli?


4. Why do we commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April?


5. Why were Australian soldiers called ‘Diggers’?


6. When did the First World War end? (Bonus point if you know the time of day).


7. Where is the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier?


8. What is Bully Beef?


9. Which branch of the armed forces did legendary cricket all-rounder Keith Miller join?


10. Which two AFL teams contest the traditional Anzac Day match at the MCG?

Answers
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1. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps


2. They were among the first plants to spring up in the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium.


3. Western Turkey


4. The ANZACs landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915


5. The nickname is attributed to the number of ex-gold miners in the early army units and to the trench digging activities of the Australian soldiers during WW1.


6. 11am on 11 November 1918


7. In the Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.


8. It’s the name of a canned meat given to soldiers in the field.


9. The Royal Australian Air Force. He later went on to become part of Bradman’s 1948 ‘invincibles’.


10. Essendon and Collingwood.

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