How can schools engage young people in Remembrance Day?
At 11am on Wednesday 11th November the nation will stop to remember all those who have died in service to our country. It is important that schools encourage young people to take part in this tribute and also help them to understand the importance and relevance of the people and events that we remember. In this way young people can also consider ways to continue to engage future generations with these traditions.
Give students an insight to the People of the Great War
People of the Great War: Shaping the Modern World is a film that enables young people to learn how the First World War changed the lives of ordinary people and how it shaped so much of the modern world, and continues to impact upon our lives today.
Go to the primary and secondary sections of this website for ideas about how the film can be used in lessons in the lead up to Remembrance Day or as a whole school assembly.
Educate students about why it is important to remember
Remembrance Day presents a great opportunity to engage young people in our nation’s history and to encourage them to reflect on past and present sacrifices that impact on our lives and freedom today.
This website provides a range of education resources applied to the remembrance theme. Go to the primary or secondary section to access the resources.
