HISTORY OF IRELAND 1 - intro

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

History of Ireland 

Lesson aims

At the end of the lesson I:

-Can name one new fact I learned about Ireland

-Can name the two countries that are part of the island of Ireland

-Name one difference between these two countries

Ireland: brainstorm

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.

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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. 

Republic of Ireland: basic facts

• Ireland is a republic
• Capital city: Dublin
• Languages: English and Gaelic Irish
• Currency: Euro
• Inhabitants: almost 4.8 million
• 1.35 million live in Dublin (28% of entire population!)
  

What percentage of the Irish population lives in Dublin?

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

What language do they speak in the republic of Ireland?

1. English
2. Gaelic
3. Both

Why does the shamrock have 3 leaves?

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

What currency do they have in Ireland?

1. Euro
2. Pound

"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  

One community, mostly Catholic, wanted Northern Ireland to be:

1. Part of the UK
2. Part of the Republic of Ireland
3. An independent country

The other community in Belfast, mostly Protestant, wanted Northern Ireland to be:

1. Part of the UK
2. Part of the Republic of Ireland
3. An independent country

Is Northern Ireland part of the United Kingdom or part of Republic of Ireland?

1. United Kingdom
2. Republic of Ireland

Is Northern Ireland a country?

1. Yes
2. No

Lesson aims

At the end of the lesson I:

-Can name one new fact I learned about Ireland

-Can name the two countries that are part of the island of Ireland

-Name one difference between these two countries

Name one new fact you have learned about Ireland

Which two countries does the island or Ireland consist of?

What is one difference between these two countries?

Now

1. Write your own chapter on the history of your chosen city/country
2. Continue with the other topics on jouwweb
3. Work on your presentation
4. Reading in your reading book