Teaching the History of Remembrance Day

History is highly important in schools today. It provides a lens through which we can introduce students to the diverse and complex history of our society, the experiences of our fellow citizens, and the sacrifices made for our freedom. Remembrance Day is one day that should definitely find its way into your classroom lessons.

Remembrance Day is not just another date on the calendar; it’s a day of honour, remembrance, and appreciation for the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our nation. Teaching students about the history and significance of Remembrance Day is crucial, and Teach Starter is here to help you with our printable Remembrance Day lessons and resources.

Build a Remembrance Day Timeline from Beginning to End

This cut-and-paste Remembrance Day worksheet is a breeze to implement. We recommend the following when you use it in class.

1. Discuss the history and meaning of Remembrance Day as a whole-class exercise. Explain the idea of a timeline and its role in visualising the record of events.
2. Hand out the two pieces of the assignment. Each student should get the blank timeline sheet and a sheet of statements to be cut apart.
3. Instruct students to cut out the statements and place them on the timeline correctly.
4. Encourage students to discuss each event’s significance as they place it on the timeline. Prompt them to recall why each event was a necessary step toward creating the holiday.

We also recommend providing your students with reading materials or online resources to research and check their answers as they complete the assignment.

Download Your Remembrance Day Activity.

Ready to get your lesson plans under wraps? This resource is ready and waiting for you to download. Give that dropdown arrow on the Download button a click for your choice of Editable Google Slides or easy-to-print PDF. 

This resource was created by Caitlyn Phillips, a Teach Starter Collaborator.

How to Teach The History of Remembrance Day?

There is no one way to teach the history behind Remembrance Day commemorations, so we’ve got loads of ways to teach it. Make sure you drop in and grab these helpful Remembrance Day worksheets, activities, and ideas!

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What is Remembrance Day? Teaching PowerPoint

Guide your students to discover the origin of Remembrance Day and how it is celebrated in Australia with a teaching slide deck.

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For The Fallen - Remembrance Day Poem & Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Read and analyse Binyon's poem, 'For the Fallen' with a printable Remembrance Day poem and comprehension worksheet.

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Women In World War One Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Read to learn about women in World War I with a printable reading passage and comprehension worksheet.