The Historian's Toolkit · Foundational Skills

The Story of Our School

Investigating the origins and development of the local school building and community.

Key Questions

  1. 1How was a school day different for a child eighty years ago?
  2. 2What do the school records tell us about the local area in the past?
  3. 3Why did the school building change its design over time?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Local studiesNCCA: Primary - Story
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Stone Age Ireland to Ancient Civilizations
Unit: The Historian's Toolkit
Period: Foundational Skills

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