National Museum of Ireland

Bronze Age Handling Box

Teacher Guidelines

Resources for Teachers

The use of each object in the classroom commences with an enquiry question on the relevance of the object to the lives of Bronze Age people. The key concepts to be explored and the learning outcomes for both primary and post primary pupils are detailed along with the necessary teacher information and the relevant resources and activities which are differentiated for both levels.

The section provides specific activities combining the learning from the individual objects to answer the question: how have these objects enhanced our understanding of life in Ireland during the Bronze Age?

Enquiry Question

Identifies the overarching question that the use of the object and associated activities seek to answer.

Senior Primary/Junior Cycle


About this Object

Provides background information for the teacher.

Senior Primary/Junior Cycle


Key Concepts

Identifies the important concepts specific to the Bronze Age and to historical enquiry that the object can be used to develop.

Senior Primary/Junior Cycle


Learning Outcomes

Identifies the important concepts specific to the Bronze Age and to historical enquiry that the object can be used to develop.

Senior Primary/Junior Cycle - An additional outcome is identified for Junior Cycle students. In addition, in the section on Curriculum Links, objectives linked to the Junior Cycle curriculum are identified.


Key Questions

Identifies the key questions that drive the investigations. These should be made explicit to the students and could include questions developed by the students themselves.

Senior Primary/Junior Cycle


Resources

Identifies the resources for the activities.

Senior Primary/Junior Cycle


Activities

Identifies a range of activities linked to the key concepts, key questions and learning outcomes. The final activity is common to all objects i.e. the Synthesis Template.

Senior Primary/Junior Cycle — Some are appropriate to both Senior Primary/Junior Cycle and differentiation will occur in the level of response. For other activities, there are alternatives and / or extension activities for Junior Cycle to ensure progression.


Notes on Activities

Provides guidance and explanations for each activity.

Senior Primary/Junior Cycle

The Bronze Age Handling Box Resource Project was developed by: