Great Explorers · 15th to 20th Century

Tom Crean: The Antarctic Explorer

The life and voyages of the Kerry man who survived the harshest conditions on Earth.

Key Questions

  1. 1What character traits are necessary to survive an Antarctic expedition?
  2. 2How did Tom Crean's background in rural Ireland prepare him for exploration?
  3. 3Why is Tom Crean remembered as a hero today?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Life, society, work and culture in the pastNCCA: Primary - Story
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Stone Age Ireland to Ancient Civilizations
Unit: Great Explorers
Period: 15th to 20th Century

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