Learning Path
Newgrange AB Learning Path
By antoinette blade
Discover details about the Neolithic Monument
3 resources in this Learning Path
1
Mythical Ireland
http://www.mythicalireland.com/ Added: 12 Nov 2005 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: GameAward-winning site devoted to the exploration of Ireland’s Pre-Christian monuments, myths and legends. Includes interactive ‘Flash’ map of the Boyne Valley. Beautiful pictures of Newgrange and other monuments. (H/O)
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- JC
- Religious Education
Strand: The Question of Faith
2
Castlestrange La Tene Stone
http://www.voicesfromthedawn.com/castlestrange-la-tene-stone/ Added: 09 Sep 2016 Contributor: antoinette blade Resource type: Reference / SimulationInformation on the La Tene style stone from Castlestrange in Athleague in Co. Roscommon
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- 3-4
- Visual Arts
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: Linking local history and Art. Exploring Line and shading in drawing.
3
Newgrange Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU5QHDgMEXU Added: 06 Jul 2016 Contributor: Aidan Raftery Resource type: Audio / VideoRTÉ's Richard Dowling speaks to Dr. Frank Prendergast of Trinity College Dublin and UCD about solar alignment at Newgrange.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Suggestions for use: Video to show the winter solstice in Newgrange: Use video as a starter activity to the lesson on Newgrange. Explore questions that pupils may have about Newgrange.
