Ireland

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k, g, mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 1,2

Ireland

This class we are going to talk about the country of Ireland.

We are going to discuss its history as well as the religious/political struggle in The North. Lesson aims are getting to know Ireland. 

Ireland: brainstorm

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If I want to pay for my coffee in Belfast, what currency do I use?

1. Euro
2. Pound

Which of these cities can you find in Northern Ireland?

1. Lisburn
2. Galway
3. Waterford
4. Dublin

How many provinces does Ireland have?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 10
4. 32

St Patrick

• Patron-Saint
• Christian
• Snakes
• Shamrock
• 17 march

What percentage of the Irish population lives in Dublin?

1. 2%
2. 12%
3. 28%
4. 44%

Why does the shamrock have 3 leaves?

1. It looks better as a logo
2. It represents the Holy Trinity

"the fastest game on grass"

(and it's over 3,000 years old!)

Watch the clip and prepare to answer a question.

As a Hurling player, can you play at any club you choose?

1. Yes, as you get better, you can play at better clubs
2. No, you play for the team of the county you were born in

"The North"

• 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  

"Ulster" is the same as "Northern Ireland"

1. True
2. False

What will you remember
from this lesson?