Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
5th Class Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
This course engages students in the work of the historian by investigating diverse civilizations and pivotal moments in Irish and world history. Students analyze primary sources and multiple perspectives to understand how the past shapes our contemporary world.
The World of the Renaissance
An exploration of the cultural and scientific rebirth in Europe and its impact on global exploration.
Investigating how artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo changed the way people saw the world.
Examining Gutenberg's invention and its role in the spread of ideas across Europe.
Analyzing the motivations and consequences of European voyages to the Americas.
Life in Early Modern Ireland
A study of the social and political shifts in Ireland during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Understanding the social structure and customs of Gaelic lordships before the Plantations.
Investigating the causes and long term effects of the settlement of Ulster by British colonists.
A case study of the conflict between Williamite and Jacobite forces in 1689.
The Industrial Revolution and Social Change
Exploring how technology transformed work, transport, and daily life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Tracing the shift from handmade goods to mass production in factories.
Examining the expansion of the rail network and its impact on Irish trade and travel.
A sensitive investigation into the causes, experiences, and legacy of the Famine in Ireland.
Revolution and Independence
Studying the turbulent period of the early 20th century that led to the formation of the Irish State.
Analyzing the events of Easter Week and the motivations of the leaders.
Exploring the guerrilla warfare tactics and the impact on local communities.
Examining the split in the independence movement and the subsequent conflict.
Ancient Civilizations: The Maya
A comparative study of the sophisticated society of the Maya in Central America.
Investigating the design and purpose of great cities like Tikal and Chichen Itza.
Exploring the advanced scientific knowledge of the Maya people.
Analyzing theories regarding the decline of the Classic Maya civilization.