1st Year The Historian\

Students will understand that history is about learning about the past and that we use clues (sources) to do this. They will look at simple examples of clues.

Students will practice ordering historical events using timelines and discuss the importance of chronological understanding in history.

Students will explore archaeological methods and interpret artifacts to understand societies without written records.

Students will understand that people can have different memories or tell different stories about the same event, and that's okay. They will compare simple accounts.

Students will learn about their own family history by listening to stories from parents, grandparents, or older relatives, understanding that these stories are part of history.

Students will investigate the social structures, daily routines, and urban environment of Roman citizens and non-citizens.

Students will explore the structure, tactics, and engineering prowess of the Roman legions and their role in imperial expansion.

Students will explore the lives of the first people in Ireland, focusing on how they lived, hunted, and gathered food.

Students will investigate the innovations in Roman engineering, such as aqueducts, roads, and monumental architecture, and their lasting legacy.

Students will learn about the transition from hunting and gathering to farming in Ireland, examining how people built homes and grew crops.

Students will study the daily life of monks and the critical role of monasteries in preserving knowledge and shaping early Irish society.

Students will examine the artistic achievements of the period, including illuminated manuscripts, high crosses, and metalwork, interpreting their cultural significance.

Students will investigate the historical accounts and legends surrounding St. Patrick's mission and the conversion of Ireland to Christianity.

Students will explore the beliefs, social structures, and daily life of pre-Christian Gaelic Ireland, understanding the context into which Christianity arrived.

Students will evaluate the multifaceted nature of Viking activity, moving beyond the stereotype of mere raiders to include their roles as merchants and explorers.

Students will trace the establishment of Ireland's first towns by the Vikings and analyze their lasting impact on urban development and economy.

Students will deconstruct the historical significance of the Battle of Clontarf and analyze the evolving legacy of Brian Boru in Irish history.

Students will explore aspects of Viking daily life, social organization, and their rich mythology, including gods, sagas, and runic writing.

Students will understand the hierarchical structure of medieval feudalism, including the roles and responsibilities of lords, vassals, and peasants.

Students will explore the architectural development of castles, focusing on their defensive features and adaptation to changing warfare.

Students will analyze the causes, spread, and profound social, economic, and cultural consequences of the 14th-century plague.

Students will investigate the daily routines, agricultural practices, and community life within a medieval manor.

Students will explore the pervasive influence of the Catholic Church on medieval society, politics, culture, and daily life.

Students will learn about the arrival of the Vikings in Ireland, their longboats, and how they raided and later settled, establishing towns.

Students will study the artistic innovations of the Renaissance, focusing on key figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo and their contributions to painting, sculpture, and architecture.

Students will explore how the Vikings founded some of Ireland's first towns, like Dublin and Waterford, and what life was like in these early settlements.

Students will examine the invention and impact of the printing press on literacy, the dissemination of knowledge, and the Reformation.

Students will investigate the motivations, technologies, and consequences of European voyages of exploration during the Renaissance period.

Students will learn about the Norman invasion of Ireland and the building of castles, understanding their purpose for defense and control.

Students will explore what daily life was like for people living in and around a medieval castle in Ireland, including lords, ladies, and servants.

Students will learn about the role of monasteries in medieval Ireland as places of prayer, learning, and art, and how monks lived.

Students will investigate the motivations and methods of English expansion into Ireland under the Tudor monarchs.

Students will study the various English and Scottish plantations in Ireland and their profound impact on land ownership, demographics, and culture.

Students will explore the religious divisions in Ireland following the Reformation and the implementation of the Penal Laws against Catholics.

Students will examine the Flight of the Earls and its significance as a turning point in Irish history, marking the end of the Gaelic order.

Students will learn about the Great Famine in Ireland, understanding that many people had no food because the potato crop failed.

Students will understand that during the Famine and other times, many Irish people left Ireland to find new homes and opportunities in other countries.

Students will explore the origins of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, focusing on new technologies and their impact on society.

Students will investigate the challenges and changes to urban life, including living conditions, labor, and social reform movements.

Students will identify and investigate historical sites, buildings, and landmarks in their local community.

Students will learn how to collect and interpret family histories and local oral traditions as valuable historical sources.

Students will discuss the importance of preserving local historical sites and traditions and explore ways to contribute to heritage conservation.