History at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 2)

Unit 17: What are we remembering on Remembrance Day?
Section 4: What happens on Remembrance Day?

Objectives

Children should learn:

how some historic events are commemorated by pageantry or celebrations, which usually stay the same every year
to compare and contrast information about remembrance

Activities

Outcomes

Children:

Discuss with the children what happens in the local community on Remembrance Day.

Show the children video extracts of events in London. Ask the children to identify the special features of the commemoration, eg wearing poppies, the march to the Cenotaph, wreath laying, involvement of the Queen and government representatives, two-minute silence, special music.

Ask the children to compare Remembrance Day events in London and in the local community.

recognise and name some features of Remembrance Day
make simple comparisons between Remembrance Day locally and nationally
identify similarities and differences between Remembrance Day and other events that are commemorated

Points to note

Teachers might wish to consider inviting a member of the local Remembrance Day parade to talk to children.

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	1. Why are people wearing poppies this week?
	2. Who do we remember on Remembrance Day?
	3. Why do we have Remembrance Day?
	4. What happens on Remembrance Day?
	5. Why is it important to remember?