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The Irish Famine Learning Path

By Mark Boggins

A group of lessons ranging from an introduction to the subject to more in depth learning materials.
3 resources in this Learning Path

1

The Irish Famine

http://www.victorianweb.org/history/famine.html Added: 28 Jul 2005 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

A description of the Irish Famine and disaster for the Irish people. 1845-1849. Rather texty.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
5-6
SESE History

Strand: Life, Society, Work & Culture

Strand unit: Life in the 19th Century

Suggestions for use: A straightforward description of the Irish Famine and disaster for the Irish people. 1845-1849.

Strand: Eras of Change & Conflict

Strand unit: The Great Famine

Suggestions for use: A straightforward description of the Irish Famine and disaster for the Irish people. 1845-1849.

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
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2

An In-depth Study of the Irish Famine

http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/famine/ Added: 13 May 2006 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Explore different aspects of the Irish Famine by clicking on the headings provided.

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How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SESE History

Strand: Eras of Change & Conflict

Strand unit: The Great Famine

Suggestions for use: Explore different aspects of the Irish Famine by clicking on the headings provided.

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

3

The Coffin Ships

http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/famine/coffin.htm Added: 26 Sep 2010 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Secondary Source

Well-written one page feature on Coffin ships that features among other themes Grosse Isle - very useful introductory material.

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How it maps to the curriculum

SC
History

Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 4 Diaspora 1840-1966

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
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