Learning Path
The Easter Rising Learning Path
By Frank Carroll
Explore The Easter Rising (1916) and how it led to the eventual creation of an independent Irish republic
3 resources in this Learning Path
1
The Ballad of 1916
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/16634/16311.mp3 Added: 12 Apr 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoSong about the events of Easter 1916. The song was composed by Donegal-based song writer Bernie Doherty as part of the Donegal County 1916 Project and performed in this clip by primary school students from schools in Buncrana, Muff and Urris. The lyrics are available for schools to download.
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3-4
Strand: Performing
Strand unit: Song singing
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- perform, in groups, simple rounds in two or more parts
- sing from memory a widening repertoire of songs with increasing vocal control, confidence and expression
Suggestions for use: The song is fairly simple and should be easily sung by children. Download the lyrics and work from there. Lyrics available on Scoilnet at the following link https://www.scoilnet.ie/uploads/resources/16635/16312.pdf
5-6
Strand: Performing
Strand unit: Song singing
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- perform, as part of a group, two songs sung individually and as partner songs
- relate words and mood of a song to style of performance
Suggestions for use: The song is fairly simple and should be easily sung by children. Download the lyrics and work from there. Lyrics available on Scoilnet at the following link https://www.scoilnet.ie/uploads/resources/16635/16312.pdf
2
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
JC
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
5-6
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.
3
The 1916 Rising for children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQl1wmEKCbA Added: 16 Aug 2016 Contributor: Laura Resource type: Presentation / Project / Primary SourceA six minute video narrated by 2nd class about the 1916 Rising.
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- 3-4
- SESE History
3-4
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: In the classroom or at home. Explains the 1916 rising in a way that is easy for younger children to understand. Can your class create a similar video?
