Learning Path
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Vikings Information - BBC Bitesize
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/ztyr9j6 Added: 17 Aug 2016 Contributor: Kellie McCarthy Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / Lesson PlanThis is a collection of 6 learner guides and 36 class clips on the Vikings. It answers questions such as: who were the Vikings, how did the Vikings fight and Viking traders and explorers.
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Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of the lives of these peoples
- examine and become familiar with evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
- examine critically, and become familiar with, evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally and in Ireland, where appropriate
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
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Dublinia Viking Dublin
https://www.dublinia.ie/online-learning/primary/ Added: 09 Jul 2020 Contributor: Cian OFlaherty Resource type: Otherinteractive map showing the development of Dublin city from the arrival of the vikings to Norman times
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
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The Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc5zUK2MKNY&vl=en Added: 08 Jul 2020 Contributor: Caitriona Roben Resource type: Audio / Video / ProjectA bank of educational videos for 5th/6th class pupils to support their learning.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
- examine critically, and become familiar with, evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally and in Ireland, where appropriate
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
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Where the Vikings came from
http://vikings.mrdonn.org/geography.html Added: 23 Aug 2017 Contributor: Aoife Aughey Resource type: Case Study / ProjectThis resources provides the children with maps and information on where the Vikings came from. The children can use this resource to create their own map.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
Suggestions for use: The children can research where the Vikings came from and how they made it to Ireland. This resource could be used to allow the sketch their own maps.
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Viking quiz
https://www.factmonster.com/take-quiz/viking Added: 23 Aug 2017 Contributor: Aoife Aughey Resource type: AssessmentA fun and interactive quiz on which the children can test their Viking knowledge.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
Suggestions for use: Assessment tool
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Fact file vikings
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/disco...history/10-facts-about-the-vikings/ Added: 23 Aug 2017 Contributor: Aoife Aughey Resource type:This is a short fact file about the Vikings. It provides concise bullet points for the children to engage with as the are introduced to the Vikings.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
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The Vikings' Legacy in Ireland
http://www.archaeology.ie/sites/def...ications/nms-farmers-journal-08.pdf Added: 16 May 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesArticle written for the Farmers Journal about Viking raiders and settlements around Ireland. Covers evidence of archaeological finds.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
- examine critically, and become familiar with, evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally and in Ireland, where appropriate
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
Suggestions for use: Probably most useful as background information.
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Brian Boru (c.940-1014)
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/readi...d-life/scattery-island2/brian-boru/ Added: 23 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesDetailed information for school pupils about Brian Boru from the Ask About Ireland website.
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Vikings Information - BBC Bitesize
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zw3qmp3 Added: 21 Jul 2016 Contributor: Stephen Byrne Resource type: SimulationFind out about the Vikings using this BBC Bitesize information with videos, images and text. Learn about; how far the Vikings roamed, what the Vikings traded, famous Viking explorers, how the explorers found their way, what life was like for Viking sailors and what we know about longships.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- examine critically, and become familiar with, evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally and in Ireland, where appropriate
Suggestions for use: Pupils can use the website as a research link to a project on the Vikings. Pupils present work after.
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Viking Age Dublin: Walking Tour & Activity Book
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34789/34547.pdf Added: 09 Nov 2020 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesComprehensive booklet about Vikings in Dublin. Designed to be used as background information when undertaking a walking tour of Viking Dublin. Full of colourful illustrations and design it looks at who the Vikings were (timeline included), what Dublin was like before the Vikings and how they ruled their new land. Looks also at how the Vikings sailed the seas and at what they did in their day-to-day home life - including the role of women.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of the lives of these peoples
- examine and become familiar with evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
Suggestions for use: This is a large booklet that could be printed off and used as the basis for a number of class periods. Schools in the Dublin area could use it for a walking tour of the city centre.
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Vikings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
- examine critically, and become familiar with, evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally and in Ireland, where appropriate
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
Suggestions for use: This is a large booklet that could be printed off and used as the basis for a number of class periods. Schools in the Dublin area could use it for a walking tour of the city centre.
