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The person and role of Michael Collins 1916 - 1922 Learning Path

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To help the children explore and understand Ireland in the 1920s, to get a sense of Michael Collins as a person and to learn about Michael Collins' role in the founding of the Irish State.
5 resources in this Learning Path

1

Michael Collins Biography

http://www.notablebiographies.com/Co-Da/Collins-Michael.html Added: 22 May 2006 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Reference

Explore the life of Michael Collins in this comprehensive web site.

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How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SESE History

Strand: Politics, Conflict & Society

Strand unit: 1916 and the foundation of the state

Suggestions for use: Explore the life of Michael Collins in this comprehensive web site.

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

2

Michael Collins: Hero & Rebel - Teaching Guide

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34806/34564.PDF Added: 10 Nov 2020 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Lesson Plan

Detailed four-page guide to support the book by Eithne Massey. Explores themes in Collins' life - peace; justice; war; conflict; early life. Includes specific page-related discussion points and activities.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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
  • 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: Pupils need access to the book to undertake the activities.

Asset type: Document
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

3

The Anglo Irish Treaty Negotiations 1921

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpD4ywwBUS0 Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: Cliona Brennock Resource type: Audio / Video

Footage of the negotions

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How it maps to the curriculum

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
  • develop a growing sense of personal, national, European and wider identities
  • 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
Asset type: Video
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

4

The Irish Civil War in 14 Mintes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ8-2IMKezQ Added: 14 Jul 2021 Contributor: Resource type:

Irish Civil War in 14 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

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How it maps to the curriculum

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
  • begin to develop some appreciation of the ‘mind-set’ of former generations
  • develop a growing sense of personal, national, European and wider identities
  • 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: Discussion om the past and how we can see how time can add perspective...

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

5

Impact of the Anglo Irish Treaty 1921

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9btvq4WF5I Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: Cliona Brennock Resource type: Audio / Video

Video presentation by Ciarán O'Callaghan on the impact of the Impact Irish Treaty

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How it maps to the curriculum

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
  • 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
Asset type: Video
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

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