This lesson contains 22 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
Lesson 1:
Irish Culture
part 1
Slide 1 - Slide
What comes to mind when you think about Ireland?
Slide 2 - Open question
Slide 3 - Slide
Facts about Ireland:
Ireland and Northern Ireland are different countries
Ireland is the only British Isle that uses the euro and the metric system
Slide 4 - Slide
Slide 5 - Video
What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland
A
Dublin
B
Belfast
C
Galway
D
Limrick
Slide 6 - Quiz
Which of these is the flag of Ireland?
A
B
C
D
Slide 7 - Quiz
Which symbol belongs to Ireland?
A
B
C
D
Slide 8 - Quiz
Saint Patrick's Day
A shamrock is a type of clover, used as a symbol of Ireland. Saint Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints, is said to have used it as a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity.
The celebration of Saint patrick on the 17th of March has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.
Slide 9 - Slide
www.pbslearningmedia.org
Slide 10 - Link
What part of Saint Patrick's Day seems the most fun?
Slide 11 - Open question
"People dress in green and wear shamrocks to show their Irish pride." People also dress up like leprechauns.