
Northern Ireland @ 100
Unit 1: 1600-1700
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- Plantation of Ulster
- The 1640s: Rebellion and Revenge
- 1685-1692: Derry, Aughrim, Enniskillen and the Boyne
This unit allows pupils to explore the origins of the deep roots of division in Ulster and in Ireland by introducing them to the significant developments of the 17th century. Pupils will discuss and evaluate the importance of the Plantation of Ulster, which brought Scots and English Protestant settlers into the last Irish province to be conquered by English armies.
Next, pupils learn about the native Irish rebellion of 1641 against the settlers and Cromwell’s revenge in 1649. They then delve into the tumultuous events of 1689-1691, particularly the Siege of Derry/Londonderry and the Battle of the Boyne.
Unit Intentions
Pupils will:
- Discuss the reasons for, the details of, and the immediate consequences of each episode.
- Explain the effects of these on people’s attitudes and actions, both back then and in the present day.
Watch the video to learn about the key events in the plantation of Ulster. View video image credits.
Areas of Learning
Environment and Society
History
Objective 1: Developing pupils as Individuals
Explore how history has affected their personal identity, culture and lifestyle.
(Personal Understanding)
Investigate how history has been selectively interpreted to create stereotypical perceptions and to justify views and actions.
(Mutual Understanding)
Objective 2: Developing pupils as Contributors to Society
Investigate the long and short term causes and consequences of the partition of Ireland and how it has influenced Northern Ireland today including key events and turning points.
(Citizenship)
Critically investigate and evaluate the power of the media in their representation of a significant historical event or individual.
(Media Awareness)
Learning for Life and Work
Local and Global Citizenship
Diversity and Inclusion
Investigate factors that influence individual and group identity.
Investigate ways in which individuals and groups express their identity.
Investigate how and why conflict, including prejudice, stereotyping, sectarianism and racism, may arise in the community.
Language and Literacy
English with Media Education
Objective 1: Developing pupils as Individuals
Engage, through language, with their peers and with fictional and real-life characters and situations, to explore their own emotions and develop creative potential.
(Personal Understanding)
Explore and respond to others’ emotions as encountered in literature, the media, moving image and peer discussion.
(Mutual Understanding)
Demonstrate a willingness to challenge stereotypical, biased or distorted viewpoints with appropriately sensitive, informed and balanced responses.
(Moral Character)
Objective 2: Developing pupils as Contributors to Society
Use literature, drama, poetry or the moving image to explore others’ needs and rights.
(Citizenship)
Irish with Media Education
Objective 1: Developing pupils as Individuals
Engage, through language, with their peers and with fictional and real-life characters and situations, to explore their own emotions and develop creative potential.
(Personal Understanding)
Explore and respond to others’ emotions as encountered in literature, the media, moving image and peer discussion.
(Mutual Understanding)
Develop an understanding of the power of languages (including bi-lingualism and body language) to communicate and empathise with others.
(Mutual Understanding)
Demonstrate a willingness to challenge stereotypical, biased or distorted viewpoints with appropriately sensitive, informed and balanced responses.
(Moral Character)
Objective 2: Developing pupils as Contributors to Society
Use literature, drama, poetry or the moving image to explore others’ needs and rights.
(Citizenship)
Explore how different cultures, beliefs and language communities are reflected in a range of communication methods.
(Cultural Understanding)
The Arts
Art and Design
Objective 1: Developing pupils as Individuals
Work with other pupils to produce a creative response to group expressions of identity.
(Mutual Understanding)
Objective 2: Developing pupils as Contributors to Society
Explore the diversity of various cultures that are expressed through Art & Design; for example, explore images, symbols and artefacts that express the range of cultural traditions in Northern Ireland.
(Cultural Understanding)
Drama
Objective 1: Developing pupils as Individuals
Explore and respond to the views and feelings of others.
(Mutual Understanding)
Explore issues related to Moral Character: Demonstrate the ability and willingness to challenge stereotypical, biased or distorted viewpoints.
(Moral Character)
Objective 2: Developing pupils as Contributors to Society
Explore how drama reflects and gives insight into a range of cultures, for example, represent cultural similarities/differences through performance etc.
(Cultural Understanding)
Music
Objective 2: Developing pupils as Contributors to Society
Explore the power of music to evoke mood and atmosphere and to influence behaviour, for example, its use in ritual and religion.
(Citizenship)
Explore how music can be used to raise emotion and manipulate people.
(Ethical Awareness)
Tasks
We have developed some tasks to help pupils progress in a number of desirable skills for both UICT and Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities. This unit helps pupils develop their knowledge, understanding and skills by engaging them in active learning activities and digital tasks.
Using ICT
- Researching
- Desktop Publishing
- Working with Images
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities
- Managing Information
- Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision-Making
- Being Creative
- Working with Others
- Self-Management