Classroom Units
What is women's role in the services in the past, and the present? Should women be on the front line of combat? Use evidence to develop an informed viewpoint.
Using evidence to explore image and reality of women's experiences in the WAAAF.
Using evidence to explore what happens to servicemen and servicewomen after the wars.
Student Resources
Images of naval ships.
The Red Cross in two wars.
Chronology of the war.
Outline of the outbreak of war.
The merchant navy in World War 2.
Reproductions of service medals and other awards from a variety of wars.
Practical suggestions for interviewing people about their war-related experience.
Map showing Australian involvement in three wars.
Interactives
Students work out on a map where Australians have served in peace and war.
Students identify and match World War 2 equipment.
Explore an interactive timeline of uniforms worn by Australian servicemen and women over time.
Find out which countries fought in the two World Wars.
See and hear what Australian women have done in wars and peacekeeping.