Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize - teachers hub

Lesson plans and resources to deliver and promote the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. The Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize is a great opportunity for secondary school students to explore Australia’s wartime history and appreciate the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Below are some lesson plans to help teachers deliver and promote the Spirit of Anzac Prize in their classroom.

Classroom resources

Lesson 1: Poster analysis – WWI propaganda posters Word 2.31 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 2: The long road to Anzac Cove – Chronology task Word 2 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 2: Teacher Notes: The long road to Anzac Cove – Chronology task Word 2 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 3: The Anzac Spirit – Brainstorming and drama activities Word 2.01 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 4: The effect of war – Analysing the impact of war on Australian society Word 2.01 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 4: Teacher Notes: The effect of war – Analysing the impact of war on Australian society Word 2.01 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 5: Primary source analysis – War photographs Word 3.66 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 5: Teacher notes: Primary source analysis – War photographs Word 3.66 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 6: Source analysis – Protest songs Word 2 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 6: Teacher notes: Source analysis – Protest songs Word 2.01 MB (opens in a new window)

Lesson 7: Preparing a bibliography Word 2 MB (opens in a new window)

Australian war history resources

Here are some online war history resources to help you on your research journey.

• Find information on Australia’s involvement in war campaigns and personal stories from those who served
• The Anzac Portal website includes resources on the history of Australian military service, and further information on how to research military history
• Th Australian War Memorial is a key resource for Australian military history research
• The National Library’s online material, including in the Trove contains images, diaries and letters
• The National Film and Sound Archive has curated collections on Australian military history available online, for example on popular music during the First World War and on Anzac Day marches
• The State Library Victoria also has resources available.

Updated 24 February 2025

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