Bridging Divides: Northern Ireland's Changing Relations

Changing Relations: Northern Ireland and its Neighbours, 1965-98

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the changing relations between Northern Ireland and its neighbors from 1965 to 1998.

What do you already know about Northern Ireland's and particularly the 1965 to 1998?

Setting the Scene

Northern Ireland's historical background and its relationship with the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Map of Ireland

Counties

Partition

River Bann/Coleraine/Belfast/Dublin

The O'Neill Years

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The Troubles Begin

Events leading to the outbreak of the Troubles, including tensions between communities and civil rights movements.

Impact on Neighboring Countries

The impact of the Troubles on the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Peace Process Initiatives

Efforts to address the conflict, including the Anglo-Irish Agreement and the Good Friday Agreement.

Reconciliation and Integration

Efforts to promote reconciliation and integration between Northern Ireland and its neighbors.

Impact on Society and Culture

The impact of changing relations on the societies and cultures of Northern Ireland and its neighbors.

Reflection and Discussion

Reflect on the key events and changes in relations, followed by a group discussion.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.