Life in the Past · 18th and 19th Century

Homes Long Ago

Comparing thatched cottages and old manor houses with modern Irish homes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did people keep warm and cook food without electricity?
  2. 2What materials were used to build houses in the past and why?
  3. 3How did the size of a home reflect a person's job or status?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Continuity and ChangeNCCA: Primary - Life, Society, Work and Culture in the Past
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Time Travelers: Exploring Our Past and Present
Unit: Life in the Past
Period: 18th and 19th Century

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