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International Museum Day is celebrated on the 18th May. There are lots of different types of museums in Ireland so a trip to your local one could be the central theme of your lesson. Almost every locality has a museum celebrating the history of anything from Claypipes to Daniel O’Donnell! Many museums around the world [...]

PowerPoint describing the Industrial Revolution with particular attention to conditions for working children

A study of two cartoons depicting Daniel O’Connell in newspapers from the 1840s. One was published in an English paper and the other in an Irish. The children discuss the pictures in depth then write answers to the questions provided

A task card that can be printed and laminated for use during station teaching with Old Toys. Toys and games such as Beetle, Marbles, Laripino and dominoes can be used

A PowerPoint presentation describing and discussing heraldry and crests to children. A chance to devise and produce their own crest as a written response

Great PowerPoint about Illuminated Initials and how to make your own versions of one

Look at and respond to various ethnic masks. Create their own symmetrical Aztec mask to finish

Tasks for the children to complete during computer time about Early Christian Ireland, Native Americans, The Normans and the Vikings . They will need their SESE copies and pencils

What survived from Ancient Egypt? A powerpoint based on an artefacts unit of work

An excellent, free iPad app that simply shows you events and important birthdays for each day of the year.