Classroom Units

Use evidence to create a biography of the last Australian Gallipoli veteran.

Using evidence to investigate the life of an Australian hero.

Spirit of ANZAC Image and Reality
Using evidence to explore the story of Simpson - image and reality.
Student Resources

Students trace a path for Simpson to get to the medical tent.

An outline of events at The Nek.

Australian nurses in World War 1.

An outline of the conflict at Gallipoli during World War 1.

A brief outline of why Australia and Turkey were involved in World War 1.

An introduction to the landing at Gallipoli.

An outline of events at Lone Pine.

Map of Gallipoli campaign.


Not Only a Hero - Simpson - Tyneside
Tyneside.

Not Only a Hero - Simpson - Jack in Australia
Jack in Australia.

Not Only a Hero - Simpson - Training
Training.

Not Only a Hero - Simpson - The Landing
The Landing.

Not Only a Hero - Simpson - The Donkey
The Donkey.

Not Only a Hero - Simpson - The Clown Prince
The Clown Prince.

Not Only a Hero - Simpson - ANZAC Cove
ANZAC Cove.

Not Only a Hero - Simpson - May 19
May 19th.
Interactives

Match shapes to create images with an ANZAC theme.

Students work out on a map where Australians have served in peace and war.

Can you navigate the Australian submarine AE2 through the Dardanelles on 25 April 1915 and help create history on ANZAC Day?

Make decisions facing the infantry soldier during World War 1, and see if you could survive the war.

Students take a simple quiz to identify a number of Australians who served in WW1.