Ireland lesson 1: Culture part 1

Lesson 1:
Irish Culture 
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This lesson contains 22 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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Lesson 1:
Irish Culture 
part 1

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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

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.

Slide 12 - Slide

What do you think a leprechaun is?

Slide 13 - Open question

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Slide 15 - Slide

What would you wish for?

Slide 16 - Open question

What do you know about Irish music and dance?

Slide 17 - Open question

Slide 18 - Slide

Irish dance and music
  • Fiddle (violin)
  • Bagpipes
  • River dance (Irish step dancing) 


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Slide 20 - Video

Slide 21 - Video

Next Lessons:
Lesson 2:Irish language 

Lesson 3: Create your own Irish Blessing

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