Junior & Senior Cycle History
Ms Doorley's History Notes
Ciclo Junior Historia – Primer Año
Descubre el Pasado, Recurso por Capítulo.
Bienvenido a tu centro de recursos para Historia de Primer Año. Esta página está diseñada para mantenerte organizado y seguro para tus exámenes. A continuación, encontrarás nuestra biblioteca de Primer Año: recursos gratuitos, guías de fuentes primarias y organizadores visuales para cada capítulo del curso del Ciclo Junior.
Cap. 1 · El Historiador
Descubre cómo los historiadores utilizan fuentes primarias y secundarias para desenterrar el pasado y reconstruir nuestra historia humana. Aprenderás a distinguir entre relatos de testigos presenciales e interpretaciones posteriores, evaluando la evidencia de sesgos. Este capítulo proporciona las herramientas esenciales para cualquier joven historiador que busque la verdad sobre nuestra herencia colectiva.
Ch. 2 · The Archaeologist
Discover how we use physical evidence and artefacts to reconstruct the past, from the initial survey to the careful excavation process. Students will explore scientific dating techniques like stratigraphy and carbon-14 dating to determine the age of ancient remains. This study reveals how modern science brings lost civilisations back to life through the smallest detail.
Ch. 3 · Ancient Ireland
Discover the mysteries of Newgrange and the lifestyle of the Celts who shaped early Irish society through their unique art and traditions. We examine the transition from hunter-gatherers to settled farmers and the complex social structures of the Iron Age kingdoms. This chapter highlights the spiritual and strategic importance of Ireland’s most iconic ancient landscapes.
Ch. 4 · Ancient Rome
Explore the vast power of the Roman Empire, from the lives of the plebeians and patricians to the engineering marvels of the Colosseum. Students will investigate the daily routines within Roman villas, the layout of military forts, and the spread of Roman law across Europe. This chapter illustrates how Roman culture laid the foundation for modern Western civilisation and governance.
Ch. 5 · Early Christian Ireland
Explore how Irish monasteries became beacons of learning and art during the early Christian period through the creation of illuminated manuscripts. We delve into the lives of monks at sites like Skellig Michael and the influence of Irish scholars throughout a changing Medieval Europe. This era represents a peak of Irish cultural influence known as the island of saints and scholars.
Ch. 6 · The Middle Ages in Norman England
Explore the feudal system and the impact of the Norman Conquest in 1066 on the political landscape of the British Isles. We study the architecture of motte-and-bailey castles and the daily life of serfs working the land under their lords. This chapter explores how these societal changes eventually reached Irish shores and altered our own history forever.
Ch. 7 · The Middle Ages in Norman Ireland
Explore how Norman settlers transformed the Irish landscape through the construction of stone castles, walled towns, and new systems of trade. We look at the arrival of Strongbow and the subsequent shift in Gaelic law as Hiberno-Norman culture began to emerge. This period marks a decisive turning point in the integration of Ireland into broader European networks.
Ch. 8 · The Renaissance
Explore how art, science, and a new way of thinking changed Italy and the rest of Europe forever during this golden age of discovery. Students will study the patronage of the Medici family and the masterpieces created by figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. This chapter emphasises the shift toward humanism and the incredible breakthroughs in perspective and anatomy.
Ch. 9 · The Age of Exploration & Colonisation
Trace the maritime voyages of explorers like Columbus and Magellan as they charted new routes across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This study examines the motives behind these perilous journeys and the devastating impact of colonisation on indigenous populations worldwide. We analyse how the resulting Columbian Exchange fundamentally altered global diets, economies, and political power.
Ch. 10 · The Reformation
Explore how religious changes in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther, transformed European society and challenged the Catholic Church. We examine the rise of Protestantism and the subsequent Catholic Counter-Reformation expressed through the Council of Trent. This chapter explains how these deep religious divisions fuelled centuries of conflict and eventually shaped Irish political identities.
Ch. 11 · The Irish Plantations
Learn about the systematic colonisation of Ireland under the Tudor and Stuart monarchs and the resulting displacement of the native Gaelic lords. We focus specifically on the plantations of Laois, Offaly, and Munster as tools for imposing English law and religion. This study reveals how these traumatic land seizures laid the groundwork for the modern political map of Ireland.