Artefact Second Edition meets all of the learning outcomes of the Junior Cycle History specification and will give students the skills and knowledge needed for their Classroom-Based Assessments and Final Examination.
Key Features
Learning intentions and Checkpoint questions bookend each sub-topic.
Practice with Sources questions, featuring a wide variety of sources, are integrated throughout.
Video links with corresponding worksheets appear in every chapter.
Hands on History active tasks make history come alive.
Expedition tasks with corresponding worksheets give students many opportunities to investigate repositories of historical evidence.
Change Maker biographies give information on interesting figures and can be used as a springboard for CBA 2.
Commemorating the Past, Contentious Issue and Reinterpreting the Past boxes and Strand 1 question icon provide clear links to Strand 1 outcomes throughout.
A Summary, Key Terms bank and CBA Task appear at the end of each chapter.
Chapters end with a full Exam-Style Question based on the SEC sample paper, and an Exam Focus box giving advice on how to approach different styles of examination questions.
Dedicated Cultural, Sporting and Social Movements in Ireland, Technological Developments and Health and Medicine chapters bring together all the information required to deal with outcomes 2.10, 3.11 and 3.14.
Skills and Supports book contains worksheets, additional questions and activities. A dedicated CBA section gives clear information and guidance on both Classroom-Based Assessments and the Assessment Task.
Orchard Toys – ABC Colouring Book
A fun and educational colouring book designed to support early letter recognition and writing skills ✏️
Includes 41 reusable letter stickers to match with each page for interactive learning
Features 26 letters to colour, trace, and practise writing, helping children grow in confidence
Encourages pencil control and fine motor development while sparking creativity 🎨
Designed with bold, age-appropriate illustrations of familiar Orchard Toys characters
Step-by-step activities reinforce key skills in a playful and achievable way
What’s Included: 24-page colouring book with 41 letter stickers — suitable for children aged 4+ 📘
The ABC Colouring Book combines creativity with education, giving children a fun way to explore letters while building essential early skills. With stickers, colouring, and tracing activities, it’s a wonderful resource for supporting confident, happy learners. 🌟