Ms Lalor: School Life in the 1950's (Week 8)

Computers and technology were not part of school life in the 1950's.

• True

• False

What were the main subjects that children studied in the 1950's?

• Reading, Writing, Maths and Art

• Reading, Writing, Irish and Maths

• Reading, Writing, Maths and History

• Reading, Writing, Irish and Geography

Can you name this item used as a writing tool in the 1950's?

• sally rod

• fountain pen

• inkwell

• creed of turf

All schools in Ireland had electricity in the 1950's.

• True

• False

What type of fuel were children asked to bring to school?

• coal

• sticks

• turf

• oil

It was not uncommon for some pupils to discard footwear from the month of April onwards and attend school each day in bare feet.

• True

• False

Almost all subjects were taught through_______________in primary schools in the 1950's?

• French

• English

• Spanish

• Irish

_________ was the most common drink for lunch.

• milk

• tea

• cocoa

• water

Lunches consisted of homemade bread and ________ and _________sandwiches.

• peanut and jelly

• salad and ham

• cheese and ham

• butter and jam

In schools today, children have a lot more ___________to learn.

• teachers

• mathematics

• equipment

• subjects