LC History Textbooks Used:
First Year History
Students cover ten to eleven chapters in First Year. We start with learning the skills of a historian and archaeologist, the importance of these skills in studying history.
Below students will find a collection of resources: PowerPoints, Cornell Notes, Timelines, Exam Qs, and Knowledge organisers.
Ch. 1 - The Historian
This chapter will explore the methodologies historians use to gather and interpret evidence. It will discuss how historical judgments are formed and the dynamic nature of historical interpretation as new evidence comes to light.
Ch. 1 - The Historian Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 1 - The Historian Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 1 - The Historian Cornell Notes Ch. 1 - The Historian Playlist on YouTube Ch. 1 - The Historian Exam Question Ch. 1 - The Historian Knowledge Organiser Ch. 1 - The Historian Quizlet Ch. 1 - The Historian Podcast PlaylistCh. 2 - The Archaeologist
This chapter will debate the utility and limitations of various types of historical evidence. It will highlight the contributions of archaeology and modern technology to our understanding of the past.
Ch. 2 - The Archaeologist Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 2 - The Archaeologist Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 2 - The Archaeologist Cornell Notes Ch. 2 - The Archaeologist Playlist on YouTube Ch. 2 - The Archaeologist Exam Question Ch. 2 - The Archaeologist Knowledge Organiser Ch. 2 - The Archaeologist Quizlet Ch. 2 - The Archaeologist Podcast PlaylistCh. 3 - Ancient Ireland
This chapter will examine the influence of settlement patterns and plantation on Irish identity, using specific examples like the growth of towns. It will discuss how these factors shaped the cultural and societal characteristics of different regions.
Ch. 3 - Ancient Ireland Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 3 - Ancient Ireland Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 3 - Ancient Ireland Cornell Notes Ch. 3 - Ancient Ireland Playlist on YouTube Ch. 3 - Ancient Ireland Timeline Ch. 3 - Ancient Ireland Exam Question Ch. 3 - Ancient Ireland Knowledge Organiser Ch. 3 - Ancient Ireland QuizletCh. 4 - Ancient Rome
This chapter will investigate the lives of people in a chosen ancient civilisation and its contributions to European and world history. It will discuss significant actions and achievements that have had a lasting impact on modern societies.
Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Cornell Notes Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Playlist on YouTube Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Timeline Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Exam Question Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Knowledge Organiser Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Quizlet Ch. 4 - Ancient Rome Podcast PlaylistCh. 5 - Early Christian Ireland
This chapter will consider the historical significance of Christianity's introduction to Ireland. It will focus on its cultural and societal impacts during the Early Christian period.
Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Cornell Notes Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Playlist on YouTube Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Timeline Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Exam Question Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Knowledge Organiser Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Quizlet Ch. 5 - Early Christian Ireland Podcast PlaylistCh. 6 - The Middle Ages in Norman England
This chapter will explore daily life and societal norms during medieval times in Norman England. It will provide insights into the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the era.
Ch. 6 - Norman England Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 6 - Norman England Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 6 - Norman England Cornell Notes Ch. 6 - Norman England Playlist on YouTube Ch. 6 - Norman England Timeline Ch. 6 - Norman England Exam Question Ch. 6 - Norman England Knowledge Organiser Ch. 6-7 - The Middle Ages Quizlet Ch. 6-7 - The Middle Ages Podcast PlaylistCh. 7 - The Middle Ages in Norman Ireland
This chapter will focus on how Norman settlement patterns influenced Irish identity. It will discuss the development of towns and other social transformations during the period.
Ch. 7 - Norman Ireland Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 7 - Norman Ireland Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 7 - Norman Ireland Cornell Notes Ch. 7 - Norman Ireland Playlist on YouTube Ch. 7 - Norman Ireland Timeline Ch. 7 - Norman Ireland Exam Question Ch. 7 - Norman Ireland Knowledge Organiser Ch. 6-7 - The Middle Ages Quizlet Ch. 6-7 - The Middle Ages Podcast PlaylistCh. 8 - The Renaissance
This chapter will appreciate the profound changes in arts and sciences that occurred during the Renaissance. It will discuss how these changes signified a pivotal shift in modern knowledge and cultural practices.
Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Cornell Notes Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Playlist on YouTube Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Timeline Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Exam Question Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Knowledge Organiser Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Quizlet Ch. 8 - The Renaissance Podcast PlaylistCh. 9 - The Age of Exploration
This chapter will evaluate the impact of European conquests and colonisation, particularly by the Portuguese and Spanish. It will explore the consequences of these explorations on indigenous populations and on global history.
Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration Cornell Notes Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration Playlist on YouTube Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration Timeline Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration Exam Question Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration and Conquest Knowledge Organiser Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration and Conquest Quizlet Ch. 9 - The Age of Exploration and Conquest Podcast PlaylistCh. 10 - The Reformation
This chapter will consider the historical significance of the Reformation and its religious, social, and cultural repercussions. It will focus on the role of key reformers and the lasting impacts of their actions.
Ch. 10 - The Reformation Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 10 - The Reformation Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 10 - The Reformation Cornell Notes Ch. 10 - The Reformation Playlist on YouTube Ch. 10 - The Reformation Timeline Ch. 10 - The Reformation Exam Question Ch. 10 - The Reformation Knowledge Organiser Ch. 10 - The Reformation Quizlet Ch. 10 - The Reformation Podcast PlaylistCh. 11 - The Irish Plantations
This chapter will revisit the impact of plantation on Irish identity through historical examples of settlement patterns. It will discuss the long-term effects of these developments on the societal landscape of Ireland.
Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Powerpoint (pdf) Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Powerpoint (pptx) Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Cornell Notes Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Playlist on YouTube Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Timeline Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Exam Question Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Knowledge Organiser Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Quizlet Ch. 11 - The Irish Plantations Podcast Playlist