Learning Path
Early Christian Ireland/ Monasteries Learning Path
By antoinette blade
Some information on the formation of Monasteries in Early Christian Ireland, Round Towers, Early Irish Saints and the Book of Kells
3 resources in this Learning Path
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Images of Book of Kells
http://historymedren.about.com/od/bookofkell1/ig/Book-of-Kells-Images/ Added: 04 Jul 2011 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesSome images showing various elements from the Book of Kells. Also contains further links on the Medieval period. (Contains commercial advertising.)
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- History
Strand: 2. The History of Ireland
Strand unit: 6. Christianity in Ireland
Suggestions for use: Could be used with a projector to highlight various aspects of art and early Christian Ireland.
2
Early Christian Ireland (Ask About Ireland)
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learn...y/early-christian-ireland/index.xml Added: 15 Nov 2016 Contributor: antoinette blade Resource type: Guide/notesAsk about Ireland is a national internet resource for culture in Ireland. The appearance of the website is excellent for students to work with. Information on this link is given to Early Christian Ireland.
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- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Early Christian Ireland
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of the lives of these peoples
Suggestions for use: Students can reference the material when researching information about the Early Christians in Ireland.
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Monastic Ireland : Saints & Historic Sites
http://www.monasticireland.com/index2.htm Added: 14 Jul 2015 Contributor: H O Connell Resource type: Guide/notes / ReferenceMonastic Ireland brings to life the stories of the Celtic saints, their vibrant spirit and the monastic sites associated with them.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Early Christian Ireland
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- 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: Can be used to enhance the teaching of early Christian Ireland and an ideal site for project work.
