Life in Ireland before the famine 40 Shades of Green
Aim : What was life like in Ireland before the famine? Do Now : In your groups, list a few facts about Ireland from last night’s reading Play Video
Google Earth
Ireland’s Climate With weather, the only constant thing is change
Collaborative learning time! Based on the given timeline: Determine what events you deem most important for a people; circle the date Create a timeline of Ireland’s history using the circled dates Where does Ireland’s history start? Use the following marks on your timeline Turning Point in Irish History Wars Natural Disasters GB - if British involvement Fill out the Report Sheets Natural Natural Natural Natural
Chronological Timeline
Ireland’s Timeline year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event
Ireland’s Timeline Britain’s Industrialization Timeline Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event Year Event
This lesson uses videos from youtube (for music and video), Google Earth, and interactive diagrams to help students understand the relationship between geography, and a society’s political and economic development. Students will be in charge of running Google Earth and maps.