As a primary school teacher, it’s important to teach our students about the history of our country and the impact it has had on our lives today. With this in mind, it’s important to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the end of the Civil War in Ireland, which lasted 11 months and had a lasting impact on our society. 🇮🇪
To mark this significant event in history, here are five teaching ideas and activities you can use to help your students understand the legacy of the Civil War:
1. Create a timeline – Have your students create a timeline of important events leading up to and during the Civil War.
2. Research into key figures from the Civil War – Have your students research into key figures from the Civil War, such as Eamon de Valera and Michael Collins.
3. Debate the causes and consequences of the Civil War – Have your students debate the causes and consequences of the Civil War.
4. Create an art project – Have your students create an art project related to the Civil War.
5. Design a poster – Have your students design a poster with an inspirational message related to the Civil War.
These are just a few ideas and activities to help your students.