Learning Path
1916 Rising Mr. Dolan Learning Path
By Shane Dolan
Explore the links to learn about the 1916 Easter Rising
7 resources in this Learning Path
1
The Easter Rising Powerpoint Presentation
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/15068/14708.ppt Added: 03 Aug 2015 Contributor: Lisa Chaney Resource type: PresentationPowerpoint presentation with slides showing the causes, the leaders, the events and several photographs.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Politics, Conflict & Society
Strand unit: 1916 and the foundation of the state
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- acquire some knowledge of the major personalities, events or developments in these periods
- engage in simple studies of some of the more important aspects of periods in which political changes or movements have had an important influence on the lives of people in Ireland
2
Women & the 1916 Rising
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/16510/16186.pptx Added: 18 Feb 2016 Contributor: Niamh Murray Resource type: Presentation / Reference / Primary Source / Secondary SourcePowerPoint presentation detailing the women involved & role they played in the 1916 Rising. There is some information about Countess Markievicz, Rosie Hackett, Margaret Skinnider, Dr. Kathleen Lynn, Helena Molony, Elizabeth O’ Farrell, Kathleen Clarke, and Hanna Sheehy Skeffington.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Politics, Conflict & Society
Strand unit: 1916 and the foundation of the state
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- acquire insights into the attitudes and actions of people in contemporary Ireland
- acquire some knowledge of the major personalities, events or developments in these periods
- engage in simple studies of some of the more important aspects of periods in which political changes or movements have had an important influence on the lives of people in Ireland
- explore, discuss, compare and develop some simple understanding of the attitudes, beliefs, motivations and actions of differing individuals and groups of people in the past
Suggestions for use: See attached PDF Women & Rising for additional activities
- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: For use as a basic introduction to the many women involved in the foundation of the State
3
Cumann na mBan
https://www.google.com/culturalinst...ute/beta/u/0/exhibit/7wLi-rifEoOMKA Added: 09 Dec 2016 Contributor: Emer Ní Chéidigh Resource type: PresentationThis is a presentation on the formation of Cumann na mBan and their role in the 1916 Easter Rising.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Politics, Conflict & Society
Strand unit: 1916 and the foundation of the state
4
The Irish Flag
https://www.scoilnet.ie/irishflag/ Added: 09 Dec 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesA Scoilnet website exploring episodes in the historical evolution of the Irish tricolour flag. Content for the site was based on original research and is presented through a 'timeline' and 'stories' associated with the flag. Most of the stories have questions for students embedded and there is a separate section for Primary Activities.
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- JC
- History
Strand: Supplementary Resources
Suggestions for use: The story of the flag is closely interwined with the evolution of a sovereign state. Use some of the stories here to support the textbook.
Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Politics, Conflict & Society
Strand unit: 1916 and the foundation of the state
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- acquire insights into the attitudes and actions of people in contemporary Ireland
- acquire some knowledge of the major personalities, events or developments in these periods
- begin to develop some appreciation of the ‘mind-set’ of former generations
- engage in simple studies of some of the more important aspects of periods in which political changes or movements have had an important influence on the lives of people in Ireland
- explore, discuss, compare and develop some simple understanding of the attitudes, beliefs, motivations and actions of differing individuals and groups of people in the past
Suggestions for use: Get the class to explore the origins of the Irish flag. Tell the story of thomas Francis Meagher.
5
Pathé News - Sinn Féin Rising 1916 (Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd-61UV_TLk Added: 31 Jul 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoVideo showing images of the immediate aftermath of the Easter Rising in Dublin. Footage shows British soldiers receiving tea and food from women on the street as well as the damage to the General Post Office on what is now O’Connell Street and Liberty Hall are also shown.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Politics, Conflict & Society
Strand unit: 1916 and the foundation of the state
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- acquire insights into the attitudes and actions of people in contemporary Ireland
- explore, discuss, compare and develop some simple understanding of the attitudes, beliefs, motivations and actions of differing individuals and groups of people in the past
Suggestions for use: Show this to the class after they have read about the Rising. Notice the clothing. Get them to think about what the attitude was of ordinary Dubliners to the Rising. Is it obvious from this film?
6
1916 Easter Rising Videos - The Irish Times
http://www.irishtimes.com/1916/1916-the-videos Added: 20 Jul 2016 Contributor: Ms Daly Resource type: Case Study / Guide/notes / Audio / VideoVideos of 1916 and events surrounding the 1916 Rising. The Irish Times videos and archives.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Politics, Conflict & Society
Strand unit: 1916 and the foundation of the state
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- acquire insights into the attitudes and actions of people in contemporary Ireland
- acquire some knowledge of the major personalities, events or developments in these periods
- begin to develop some appreciation of the ‘mind-set’ of former generations
- engage in simple studies of some of the more important aspects of periods in which political changes or movements have had an important influence on the lives of people in Ireland
- explore, discuss, compare and develop some simple understanding of the attitudes, beliefs, motivations and actions of differing individuals and groups of people in the past
7
Writing a 1916 Biography
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/31978/31720.docx Added: 23 Mar 2020 Contributor: Shane Dolan Resource type: Project / Worksheet / ActivityRubric to help with writing a biography on a key figure involved in the 1916 Easter Rising
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Politics, Conflict & Society
Strand unit: 1916 and the foundation of the state
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- acquire some knowledge of the major personalities, events or developments in these periods
- begin to develop some appreciation of the ‘mind-set’ of former generations
Suggestions for use: Write a biography of a key figure in the 1916 Rising
