Specifically designed for the Northern Ireland curriculum, History for NI Key Stage 3 is a three-book course which: - is organised chronologically from 1169 to the present day and structured around stimulating thematic enquiries which examine change over time - takes an active approach to learning - features summative tasks at the end of the enquiries, providing excellent opportunities for assessment - includes a wide variety of activities, designed to develop thinking skills and personal capabilities as well as key historical skills- has been shaped to integrate the key elements, giving the historical enquiries relevancy to the modern world. A Study after 1900 has been designed to build on the skills, knowledge and understanding that were developed in the books Ireland 1169-1500 and Ireland 1500-1900. The book is structured around stimulating historical enquiries within the period including:- What impact did war have in the twentieth century?- Significant events and individuals - what and who made a difference in the twentieth century?- Why was Ireland partitioned?- Did life get better for ordinary people in the twentieth century?- How should we remember the Holocaust?Also in the series:Irleand 1169-1500 (978 0340 814833)Irleand 1500-1900 (978 0340 814864)

 

 

This book features in the following series: History For Ccea, History For Ccea Ks3 .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-16 years.

There are 108 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Hodder Education .

Sheelagh Dean, Vivien Kelly and Julie Taggart are all history advisors in Northern Ireland.

This book has the following chapters: Your pathway through this book Introduction: Welcome to the twentieth century! Chapter 1 The twentieth century - an age of what? Chapter 2 What impact did war have in the twentieth century? Chapter 3 How should we remember the Holocaust? Chapter 4 Significant events and individuals - what and who made a difference in the twentieth century? Chapter 5 Why was Ireland partitioned? Chapter 6 What were the consequences of partition for Northern Ireland? Chapter 7 Did life get better for ordinary people in the twentieth century? Chapter 8 Getting better at history Glossary Index