Great Explorers and Change · 1400 AD to 1900 AD

Tom Crean: The Antarctic Explorer

A case study of the Irish explorer Tom Crean and his expeditions to the South Pole.

Key Questions

  1. 1What personal qualities allowed Tom Crean to survive extreme conditions?
  2. 2How do primary sources like diaries help us understand the hardships of his journeys?
  3. 3Why is Tom Crean remembered as a hero in Ireland today?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - StoryNCCA: Primary - Working as a Historian
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Local Roots to Ancient Worlds
Unit: Great Explorers and Change
Period: 1400 AD to 1900 AD

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