Early Settlers in Ireland · 7000 BC to 2000 BC
The Mystery of Newgrange
Exploring the engineering and spiritual significance of the Brú na Bóinne passage tombs.
Key Questions
- 1How did Stone Age people move such heavy rocks without modern machinery?
- 2What does the alignment with the winter solstice tell us about their beliefs?
- 3Why was it important for these people to build such lasting monuments?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Early people and ancient societiesNCCA: Primary - Story
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Stone Age Ireland to Ancient Civilizations
Unit: Early Settlers in Ireland
Period: 7000 BC to 2000 BC
Suggested Methodologies
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