Effects

What happened during the famine? How were the people effected?

1. Population Decline

Questions:
1. Can you find the the point on the graph when the famine started?
2. Can you find the point on the graph when the famine ended?
3. What happens to the line between these two points?
4. How much does the population fall by approximately during this period?
5. Why do you think this happens?
6. Why do you think the population continues to fall for a long time after the 'end' of the famine?

2. What happened to the people?

Click on the video to watch a film clip about families who were evicted in Carrowmeenagh in Inishowen in 1881

3. Emigration in hundreds

Explore the glog below about emigration during the famine and answer the questions 

Now it's your turn! 
Make a poplet to show the causes and the effects of the famine. You may use the photographs that I have saved on the class computers as 'Famine Pictures' to help you! Before you start, have a look at the video to remind yourself of how to make a poplet. Have Fun!!

Click here to start making your poplet!!