Walking in Their Boots: Year 9’s Immersive WWI History Journey

Walking in Their Boots: Year 9’s Immersive WWI History Journey

In Year 9 History, students have been learning about World War One and Australia’s involvement in the conflict. Last week, students visited the Army Museum of South Australia, where they explored WWI exhibits and the equipment used by the soldiers. This immersive activity helped students gain insights into the soldiers’ experiences, their challenges, and their resilience.

The Students reflected:

“On Wednesday week 5, my class got the opportunity to visit the Army Museum and learn more about World War 1. We got to see the food that the soldiers ate, the backpacks and uniforms they wore and even the different tanks they used. It was interesting to see the different display at the museum and get a visual perspective of how the trenches looked.” – Saachi Sooraj (9KS)

“I really enjoyed our excursion because we got to see what they would wear in the wars and what it was like living in the war.” – Jemima Skinner (9KS)

“We enjoyed the scavenger hunt and asking the volunteers questions.” – Capri, Amel and April (9AB)

“The trip to the army museum was interesting and a once in a lifetime opportunity to see what the soldiers from World War 1 experienced. We enjoyed the interactive information buttons.” – Lily, Lidia, Emilia and Gabrielle (9AB)

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