Learning Path
The Butler family of Co. Tipperary Learning Path
By Clare Quigley
History and Geography resources and worksheets to teach and learn about the Butler family who were one of the most important families in Co. Tipperary for over 500 years.
4 resources in this Learning Path
1
The Butler Family of Co. Tipperary
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22387/22110.pptx Added: 15 Apr 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: PresentationA powerpoint presentation about the Butler family of Tipperary who were one of the most powerful families in Ireland for over 500 years. Includes history, information and details of some of their most important buildings which can still be visited today - Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage (Cahir), Ormond Castle (Carrick-on-Suir) and the Main Guard (Clonmel). Accompanying worksheet also available.
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Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: Buildings, sites or ruins
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- actively explore some features of the local environment
- investigate various aspects of these sites
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the accompanying worksheet to teach about the Butler family. Geography map reading activity based on the Butler Trail is also available.
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- listen to, discuss, retell and record a range of stories from the lives of people who have made a contribution to local and/or national life and to the lives of people in other countries through technological, scientific, cultural and artistic activities as well as those who have contributed to social and political developments
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the accompanying worksheet to teach about the Butler family. Geography map reading activity based on the Butler Trail is also available.
Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: Buildings, sites or ruins
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- actively explore some features of the local environment; suitable items or places might include
- investigate various aspects of these sites
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the accompanying worksheet to teach about the Butler family. Geography map reading activity based on the Butler Trail is also available.
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- listen to, discuss, retell and record a wide range of stories from the lives of people who have made a contribution to local and/or national life and to the lives of people in other countries through technological, scientific, cultural and artistic activities as well as those who have contributed to social and political developments
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the accompanying worksheet to teach about the Butler family. Geography map reading activity based on the Butler Trail is also available.
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The Butler Family of Co. Tipperary_worksheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22388/22111.pdf Added: 15 Apr 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: WorksheetA worksheet to support the powerpoint presentation about the Butler family of Tipperary and assess student understanding.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: Buildings, sites or ruins
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- actively explore some features of the local environment
- investigate various aspects of these sites
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the Powerpoint presentation on the Butler family.
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- listen to, discuss, retell and record a range of stories from the lives of people who have made a contribution to local and/or national life and to the lives of people in other countries through technological, scientific, cultural and artistic activities as well as those who have contributed to social and political developments
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the Powerpoint presentation on the Butler family.
Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: Buildings, sites or ruins
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- actively explore some features of the local environment; suitable items or places might include
- investigate various aspects of these sites
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the Powerpoint presentation on the Butler family.
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- listen to, discuss, retell and record a wide range of stories from the lives of people who have made a contribution to local and/or national life and to the lives of people in other countries through technological, scientific, cultural and artistic activities as well as those who have contributed to social and political developments
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the Powerpoint presentation on the Butler family.
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The Butler Trail Map
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22389/22112.pptx Added: 15 Apr 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: ReferenceA tourist map of the Butler Trail which includes Cahir Castle, the Swiss Cottage (Cahir), Ormond Castle (Carrick-on-Suir) and the Main Guard (Clonmel). Map reading worksheet also available to accompany this.
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Strand: Mapping & Geog Skills
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the history lesson and worksheet on the Butler family. Worksheet available to accompany the map.
Strand: Mapping & Geog Skills
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the history lesson and worksheet on the Butler family. Worksheet available to accompany the map.
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The Butler Trail_worksheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22392/22115.pdf Added: 15 Apr 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: WorksheetA worksheet to accompany the Butler Family Trail map (which is available on Scoilnet in PowerPoint and pdf format). The Butler Trail includes several important sites in Co. Tipperary - Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage (Cahir), Ormond Castle (Carrick on Suir) and the Main Guard (Clonmel).
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