by admin | Feb 11, 2012 | 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint
This Powerpoint resource on the 1916 Easter Rising summarises the background to the conflict, who was involved and the buildings that took centre stage during the conflict. It also focuses on a little known figure in the Rising, Elizabeth O’ Farrell. The...
by admin | Jan 14, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History
Loop Cards (the game featuring “I have …. / Who has ….?” sets of cards) featuring the great explorers throughout history: Robert Scott, Edmund Hillery, Marco Polo, St. Brendan and others. Source: Talitha Horan (.doc file 45.5KB) Download...
by admin | Jan 14, 2012 | 5th/6th, History, Quizzes
Quiz consisting of 38 questions about women in history who made a difference, including Countess Markievicz, Pocahontas, Anne Frank, Florence Nightingale, Rosa Parks and others. This could also be used as a Webquest. Source: Talitha Horan (.doc file 68KB) Download...
by admin | Dec 30, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History, Resources Websites
For any teacher looking at teaching about the Romans under the “Early Peoples and Ancient Societies” Strand Unit of the SESE History curriculum, you would be well advised to visit the Know The Romans website. This website is a “one-stop-shop”...
by admin | Oct 7, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint
Topical Powerpoint presentation on the life and work history of Steve Jobs, the founder and former CEO of Apple Computers. Source: Paul Barron (.ppt file 1.14MB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Jul 4, 2011 | 5th/6th, Drama-, History, Oral Work
This is an oral language game that can be tied in with a unit of work on war in history. In each set, there are eight cards with the name of an occupation written on them. The idea is that you explain to pupils that there has been an outbreak of war in your...
