About this site
Aim: This site has been created to aid the teaching of the Great Irish Famine. It includes information on the causes, the potato blight, the workhouse and emigration. It contains teaching resources that can be used in the classroom. Each resource is accompanied with some teaching ideas.
Class: This site would be most suitable for use with 5th and 6th class (10-12 years of age)
Curriculum Links: History, English, Drama, Visual Arts, Maths, Music.
Note: Some images/videos @ Google/YouTube; teachers own work also included.