Remembering those who gave their lives in WWI
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how we remember people involved in the conflict, including those from my own community.
Key learning points
- There are many memorial sites around Britain where those who lost their lives in WWI are remembered.
- These memorials take many forms but they are most commonly large crosses.
- Memorial ceremonies are commonly held at these sites on or near to Remembrance Day.
- The 11th November is called 'Remembrance Day' because WWI officially ended at 11am on 11.11.1918.
- Poppies are a symbol of remembrance because poppies grew in the fields in which soldiers lost their lives.
Keywords
Conflict - a conflict is a strong disagreement between people who have different opinions
Memorial - a war memorial is something which has been created to honour those who have lost their lives in conflict
Remembrance Day - Remembrance Day is a special day each year, dedicated to all those who lost their lives fighting for their country
Poppy - a poppy is type of flower used as a symbol of remembrance for those who died in conflict
Common misconception
It is only WWI soldiers who are remembered with memorials.
All those who lost their lives in WWI are remembered through memorials (medical staff, civilians, animals etc).
Teacher tip
Explore the WWI memorial(s) in your local area. There is an opportunity to research local soldiers and see if their names can be found on the memorial(s).
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to its definition.
battles which were fought to the west of Germany
battles which were fought to the east of Germany
Q2.What is the name of a common infection that soldiers got from being in the dirty trenches?
Q3.The piece of land in the middle of the trenches was referred to as 'No Man's Land'.
Q4.Which of the following made life difficult for soldiers in the trenches?
Q5.How did soldiers communicate with their families during WWI?
Q6.Why was letter writing so important during WWI?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1. can take many forms and often list the names of the soldiers who lost their lives.
Q2.Which of the following are examples of memorials?
Q3.Memorials were also created to remember the contribution of animals in WWI.
Q4.What does the red poppy symbolise?
Q5.Match the keyword to the definition.
a strong disagreement
a special day each year to remember those who died in conflict
something created to honour those who have died in conflict
used as a symbol of remembrance for those who died in conflict
Q6.Remembrance Day services might include...
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