Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
6th Class Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
This course guides 6th Class students through the complexities of Irish and global history using evidence based inquiry. Students develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources and exploring the social, political, and cultural shifts that shaped the modern world.
The Great Famine and its Legacy
An investigation into the causes and consequences of the Great Hunger in Ireland during the mid nineteenth century.
Examining the potato blight, land ownership systems, and the vulnerability of the rural poor.
Exploring the harsh realities of the Poor Law system and the experience of those seeking relief.
Analyzing the mass movement of people from Ireland to North America and the conditions they faced.
Revolution and the Birth of Modern Ireland
A study of the turbulent decade between 1912 and 1923 that led to Irish independence.
Investigating the events of Easter Week and the motivations of the leaders involved.
Examining the guerrilla warfare tactics and the political struggle for a republic.
Analyzing the split in the independence movement and the tragic conflict that followed.
World War II: A Global Conflict
Exploring the causes, major events, and human impact of the Second World War.
Comparing the experiences of people in Ireland during The Emergency with those in Britain and Europe.
A sensitive exploration of the systematic persecution and genocide during the Nazi regime.
Examining the liberation of Europe and the beginning of the Cold War era.
Ancient Civilizations: The Maya
Investigating the sophisticated society, architecture, and scientific achievements of the Maya people.
Exploring the design and purpose of great cities like Tikal and Chichen Itza.
Analyzing the advanced calendar systems and mathematical concepts developed by the Maya.
Evaluating different theories regarding the decline of the Classic Maya period.
The Renaissance: A Rebirth of Ideas
A study of the cultural and scientific explosion that began in Italy and spread across Europe.
Examining how Gutenberg's invention transformed the spread of knowledge and literacy.
Investigating the life of the ultimate Renaissance Man and his contributions to multiple fields.
Analyzing the motivations and impacts of European voyages to the Americas and Asia.