The Local Community · Human Geography

Homes and Shelters

Exploring the variety of housing types in the local area and the materials used to build them.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do houses in our neighborhood look different from one another?
  2. 2How does the weather in Ireland influence the way our homes are built?
  3. 3What makes a building a home rather than just a house?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Living in the local communityNCCA: Primary - People and places in other areas
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Local and Global Connections
Unit: The Local Community
Period: Human Geography

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