Learning Path
The Normans Learning Path
By Dónal Mullen
This path will provide information on the Normans, their way of life and the castles that we know in Ireland today.
5 resources in this Learning Path
1
A Brief History of the Normans
https://youtu.be/xCCTJKsLZxE Added: 22 Aug 2019 Contributor: Maeve Quinn Resource type: Audio / Video / Presentation / ReferenceAnimated History
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- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Life, Society, Work & Culture
Strand unit: Life in Norman Ireland
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of the lives of these people
Suggestions for use: An Introduction to The Normans
2
Strongbow and the Normans: 1170 – 1536
https://www.dochara.com/the-irish/ireland-history/norman-invasion/ Added: 06 Jul 2018 Contributor: Michelle O Sullivan Resource type: ReferenceA webpage from dochara.com containing details on Strongbow and the Normans. Included are illustration, artworks and pictures of artefacts from the time.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Life, Society, Work & Culture
Strand unit: Life in Norman Ireland
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of the lives of these people
3
A Day In The Life... Of A 10-Year-Old In Norman Times
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVMvl05hCrI Added: 18 Jul 2018 Contributor: Helen McInerney Resource type: Audio / VideoFollow Eric as he discovers what life was like for Norman children, from drinking beer for breakfast and using the castle moat as a toilet, to learning archery and hawking instead of reading and writing.
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- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Life, Society, Work & Culture
Strand unit: Life in Mediaeval town & countryside
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of the lives of these people
- examine and become familiar with evidence from the periods studied, especially evidence which may be found locally
- record the place of peoples on timelines
4
Build a Norman Castle
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/history/...onhistory/HOH_Castle_activities.pdf Added: 05 Jul 2015 Contributor: H O Connell Resource type: ProjectThe Normans are famous for their castles. The suggested activities will help you learn what clever castle builders the Normans were and give you some ideas for building, living in and defending castles.
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- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Life, Society, Work & Culture
Strand unit: Life in Norman Ireland
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of the lives of these people
- examine and become familiar with evidence from the periods studied, especially evidence which may be found locally
Suggestions for use: Can be used as a project to build Norman Castles and shields.
5
The Normans in Ireland: Penalty Kick Style Quiz
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/game.../penaltyshootout/normansireland.htm Added: 27 Oct 2007 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: AssessmentInteractive fun Penalty Kick quiz where you must choose a Goalkeeper and see if you can score a penalty by answering multiple choice questions! Test your knowledge and accuracy skills!
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- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Life, Society, Work & Culture
Strand unit: Life in Norman Ireland
Suggestions for use: Interactive fun Penalty Kick quiz where you must choose a Goalkeeper and see if you can score a penalty by answering multiple choice questions!
