Learning Path
Counties of Ireland Project Learning Path
By Michelle Mannix
Lots of resources and suitable sites to help you with your project.
4 resources in this Learning Path
1
Ireland's Counties and Provinces
http://www.ireland.com/en-gb/about-...and/ireland-counties-and-provinces/ Added: 17 Jul 2016 Contributor: Jane Brady Resource type: ReferenceThis webpage gives an overview and description of the provinces of Ireland. There are links on the page which will bring you to an overview and description of each individual county. It gives information about many natural features of each county.
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- 3-4
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Land, Rivers, Seas of My County
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the names and locations of some major natural features in the county
Suggestions for use: Projects based on the counties of Ireland
2
Learning about Ireland - Ask About Ireland
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learn...ography-full-story/ireland-my-home/ Added: 21 Jul 2016 Contributor: Emma Heverin Resource type: PresentationDiscover Ireland, facts on counties, where they are situated, where places in Ireland got their name, tourist attractions in Ireland, activities for students e.g. creating their own Irish passport.
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Land, Rivers, Seas of My County
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the names and locations of some major natural features in Ireland
- become familiar with the relationship of these features with each other, with elements of the built environment and with significant natural features of Ireland
Suggestions for use: Also useful for Strand mapping-learning the counties of Ireland, facts of Ireland, exploring tourist attractions, discovering how to travel to various places how roads work, where towns got their names.
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Great Lighthouses of Ireland
http://esriireland.maps.arcgis.com/...id=4b57842ca57d451d93a0a38d7fd055cb Added: 11 Jul 2017 Contributor: Emer Ní Chéidigh Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationFor hundreds of years lighthouses have helped seafarers find their way. Now they shine their light on a truly unique experience around the stunning coastline of Ireland. On this website you will find a map of and some information about the following lighthouses:
Wicklow Head Lighthouse, Co Wicklow
Hook Head Lighthouse. Co Wexford
Ballycotton Lighthouse, Co Cork
Galley Head Lighthouse, Co Cork
Valentia Island Lighthouse, Co Kerry
Loop Head Lighthouse, Co Clare
Clare Island Lighthouse, Co Mayo
St Johns Point Lighthouse, Co Donegal
Fanad Head Lighthouse, Co Donegal
Rathlin West Lighthouse, Co Antrim
Blackhead Lighthouse, Co Antrim
St Johns Point Lighthouse, Co Down
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Human Environments
Strand unit: People living & working in Ireland
Strand: Human Environments
Strand unit: People living and working in the local area
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Land, Rivers, Seas of My County
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Craggaunowen Ringfort, County Clare, Ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nMRCeSBedE Added: 06 Jul 2016 Contributor: Danny Charlton Resource type: Presentation / Primary SourceYouTube video showing us around a replica of an Iron-Age ringfort.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Celts
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with some aspects of the lives of these peoples
- examine critically, and become familiar with, evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally and in Ireland, where appropriate
- record the place of these peoples on appropriate timelines
Suggestions for use: Watch video clip as a starter to your lesson on the Iron-Ages. Ask students to record five things they notice about the video which may have historical significance.
