The Nature of History · Foundational Skills

Time and Chronology

Understanding the measurement of time and the importance of sequencing events to find patterns.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the way we measure time influence our view of history?
  2. 2Why is it important to establish a clear sequence of events?
  3. 3How do historians define the beginning and end of a historical era?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Developing Historical ConsciousnessNCCA: Junior Cycle - Time and Chronology
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: The Historian's Journey: Discovering Our Past
Unit: The Nature of History
Period: Foundational Skills

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