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History at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 2)

Unit 17: What are we remembering on Remembrance Day?

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Resources

  • Remembrance Day poppies
  • video showing present-day Remembrance Day commemorations in London and/or at a local war memorial
  • pictures, family memories or memorabilia from World War I or World War II recording local involvement, if applicable, eg photographs, postcards, medals, ration books

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
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?