Why do we celebrate Remembrance Day?
In this lesson, we will learn about World War I and World War II. We will learn what 'commemorate' means and will learn about how we remember those who lost their lives in World War I and II. We will learn what Remembrance Day is and when it is celebrated.
Why do we celebrate Remembrance Day?
In this lesson, we will learn about World War I and World War II. We will learn what 'commemorate' means and will learn about how we remember those who lost their lives in World War I and II. We will learn what Remembrance Day is and when it is celebrated.
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- Which countries were involved in the First World War and the Second World War.
- The impact these wars had on people around the world.
- How both wars came to an end.
- Fighting between the allies in World War 1 came to an end on 11th November 1918.
- People celebrate Remembrance Sunday to commemorate those who gave their lives for their country.
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Q1.
When was World War I?
1939 - 1945.
Q2.
Not very many people died in these wars. True or false?
True.
Q3.
What does 'commemorate' mean?
To forget something.