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Who are these men?

Anzac War Memorial Sydney

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History: Years 1 & 2
Topic: 
The past in the present

Who are these men?

Student activities

Task no. 1

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The men of war

Use the images below to answer the questions on the downloadable resource page.

Foundational stones sculpted to represent soldiers
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Stone panel depicting war on the Anzac War Memorial
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Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park - Stone Soldier
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Task no. 2

The Anzac War Memorial

The sculptures you saw in task one are decorations on the building below.

Questions

  • What is this building used for?
  • How do you know?
  • Why is it important?
  • Do you think we should take care of this building for the future? Why? Why not?
ANZAC War Memorial, Hyde Park, 15 September 1930
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