This lesson contains 43 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 6 videos.
Lesson duration is: 60 min
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Slide 1 - Slide
Ireland
We're going to talk about Ireland and Northern Ireland.
We'll start with some questions and a video.
Slide 2 - Slide
What do you know about Ireland?
Slide 3 - Mind map
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Slide 4 - Video
I want to order a beer in central Ireland, what do I pay with?
A
Euro
B
Pound
C
Gulden
D
Paying?
Slide 5 - Quiz
Which city is located in Northern Ireland?
A
Lisburn
B
Galway
C
Waterford
D
Dublin
Slide 6 - Quiz
How many people live in Ireland?
A
6 Million
B
9 Million
C
4.9 Million
D
17 Million
Slide 7 - Quiz
national symbols of Ireland
Slide 8 - Slide
The harp is also a very important Irish symbol. In fact, it was so Irish, the British feared it would spark nationalism. Therefore, they banned all harps from the land - and executed all harp players!
The 'shamrock' is Ireland's most important symbol. Its three leaves stand for the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Ghost), linking it to St. Patrick.
Ireland, as Britain, has a lively 'pub culture'. The most famous Irish drink is Guinness, a stout beer.
Legend has it that in Ireland, at the end of a rainbow, you will find a pot of gold.
There are lots of sheep in Ireland. Irish woolen jumpers are a typical product you will find in tourist shops.
The tricolor Irish flag represents:
Green: the Catholics
Orange: the Protestants
White: the peace between them/ hope for unity
Catholicism is the main religion in the Republic of Ireland.
This bird is called a 'puffin' (papegaaiduiker). You'll find them mostly on the Atlantic coast.
Slide 9 - Slide
St. Patrick
Patron Saint of Ireland
Lived during 4th/ 5th century
"God told him" to bring the Catholic faith to Ireland.
Ireland has been Catholic ever since
Legend: He "drove the snakes into the sea"
St Patrick's Day: 17 March
Slide 10 - Slide
Slide 11 - Video
What percentage of the Irish population lives in Dublin?
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A
2%
B
12%
C
28%
D
44%
Slide 12 - Quiz
Why does the shamrock have 3 leaves?
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A
It looks better as a logo
B
It represents the Holy Trinity
C
It brings luck
D
It shows courage
Slide 13 - Quiz
"the fastest game on grass"
(and it's over 3,000 years old!)
Watch the clip and prepare to answer a question.
Slide 14 - Slide
Slide 15 - Video
As a Hurling player, can you play at any club you choose?
A
Yes, as you get better, you can play at better clubs
B
No, you play for the team of the county you were born in
Slide 16 - Quiz
Northern Ireland
Capital city: Belfast
Inhabitants: 1.8 million
Religion: 48% Protestant - 45% Catholic
Currency: British Pound
Separated from the Irish Republic in 1922
Part of the United Kingdom
The Titanic was built in Belfast
Slide 17 - Slide
Northern Ireland
Slide 18 - Slide
What do you already know about Northern Ireland?
Slide 19 - Mind map
Let's do some quick questions about Northern Ireland
Slide 20 - Slide
The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
A
Yes
B
False
Slide 21 - Quiz
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have the same currency.
A
True
B
False
Slide 22 - Quiz
You can acces Northern Ireland from Scotland by car.
A
Yes
B
No
Slide 23 - Quiz
Most people in Northern Ireland speak ''Normal'' English.
A
True
B
False
Slide 24 - Quiz
Slide 25 - Video
The world famous ship ’Titanic’ was built in Belfast.
A
True
B
False
Slide 26 - Quiz
The Troubles
Slide 27 - Slide
Catholics
(45% of population)
Republicans
Nationalists
Want to unite with Ireland
IRA (Irish Republican Army)
Protestants
(48% of population)
Unionists
Loyalists
Want to be part of UK
UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force)
Slide 28 - Slide
The Troubles
Battle of the Bogside- 1969
The escalation of the Civil Rights Movement - and by some believed to be the start of the Troubles - was the Battle of the Bogside, Derry, 1969.
Protestant marchers marched through the mainly Catholic/ Nationalist city of Derry. Massive violence breaks out, and this is by some seen as the start of The Troubles.
Bloody Sunday - 1972
Bloody Sunday was an incident on 30 January 1972 in the Bogside area of Derry, Northern Ireland. British soldiers shot 28 unarmed civilians during a peaceful protest march against 'internment': throwing people in prison without reason/ trial. Fourteen people died. The Irish band U2 famously wrote a song about this day.
Good Friday Agreement - 1998
This could be seen as 'the end of The Troubles'. The Irish, Northern Irish and British governments signed an agreement for peace.
All in all, 3,500 people were killed in the conflict. 52% were civilians, 32% were members of the British security forces, and 16% were members of paramilitary groups.
U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday
Slide 29 - Slide
en.wikipedia.org
Slide 30 - Link
Slide 31 - Video
Murals in Belfast
Slide 32 - Slide
British Loyalist Mural
Unionist symbolism, Union Jacks
Irish Republican Mural
Irish symbolism & language, green
Slide 33 - Slide
In the next exercise you are going to see if you know the difference between a republican mural and a unionist mural.
Good luck!
Slide 34 - Slide
Slide 35 - Drag question
Click on the different eyes to see examples of both Loyalist and Republican murals. Then click the picture to enlarge.
Slide 36 - Slide
Northern Ireland today
Relatively peaceful
Still 'segregation' in some areas (Peace Walls)
Tourism is generally safe
Beautiful countryside
So.... will Ireland ever be united?
Slide 37 - Slide
Great Britain
or
United Kingdom?
Slide 38 - Slide
Slide 39 - Slide
Videoclip Simpsons
You are going to watch a clip next.
Next lesson I will talk about this and explain to you what all the "fuss" is about.