How I Survived the Irish Famine
by Laura Wilson
Surplus People
by Jim Rees
The project is a resource for the study of the causes,
course and results of the Great Famine in the 1840's.
The subject area is SESE – History and is designed for pupils of 5th and 6th classes.
Skills employed in the project include –
Study of websites dealing with the Famine
Note-taking
Evaluation of evidence
Recording
Presentation
ICT - The project involves the use of internet skills, word-processing and PowerPoint presentations.
The story is largely based on information contained in two books
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How I Survived the Irish Famine by Laura Wilson |
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Surplus People by Jim Rees |