Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
2nd Year Time Travelers: Exploring Our Past and Present
This course introduces young learners to the concept of change over time through personal, local, and national history. Students develop historical empathy and inquiry skills by examining artifacts, stories, and the lives of people in the past.
Myself and My Family
Students explore their own personal history and how families change over generations.
Creating a chronological record of significant events in the student's life since birth.
Investigating family structures and the customs passed down through generations.
Comparing the modern classroom experience with that of parents and grandparents.
Storytelling and Legends
Examining Irish mythology and folklore to understand how stories shape cultural identity.
Exploring the themes of change and resilience in this classic Irish legend.
Investigating the qualities of a hero in Irish folklore.
Distinguishing between historical facts and the legends surrounding Ireland's patron saint.
Life in the Past
A look at the daily lives, homes, and work of people in previous centuries.
Comparing thatched cottages and old manor houses with modern Irish homes.
Exploring how children played before the invention of plastic and digital technology.
Investigating traditional trades like the blacksmith, the weaver, and the miller.
Great People in History
Studying the lives of individuals who made significant contributions to the world.
The story of the Kerry man who survived incredible journeys in the ice.
Learning about the life of Granuaile and her leadership in 16th century Ireland.
The impact of the Lady with the Lamp on hospitals and nursing.
Ancient Civilizations: The Egyptians
An introduction to the lives, beliefs, and inventions of Ancient Egypt.
Understanding how the river Nile supported life in the desert.
Exploring the grand tombs and the powerful rulers of Egypt.
Learning about the ancient Egyptian system of writing.
Transport Through the Ages
Tracing the development of how people move from place to place.
The transition from animal-drawn carriages to the first motor cars.
How ships and trains connected the world in new ways.
The story of flight from the Wright brothers to modern aviation.