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Activity
US Institute of Peace

Simulation on Northern Ireland: One Step at a Time - The Derry March and Prospects for Peace

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Where does tradition fit in a divided community with violence on both sides? Scholars learn about the marches in Northern Ireland and the many issues surrounding them. They take on roles in the community and try to convince others of...
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Interactive
Mr. Nussbaum

United Kingdom

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
An interactive practice tests scholars' reading comprehension skills. Learners read an informative text, then answer 10 questions.
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Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

The United Kingdom

For Students 1st - 2nd
Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England are four countries united by more than a monarchy. Academics explore the geography of the nations that make up the United Kingdom.  The resource is broken into six lessons focusing on the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Historic N. Ireland Deal Reached

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Four questions about conflict in Northern Ireland make up this activity, which prompts students to go to Wikipedia for more background on the situation. The questions are good and can prompt strong discussions in your class. But,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Life and change in Northern Ireland

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read about life and changing times in Northern Ireland and match questions to answers. In this reading lesson plan, students also look up places they can visit in Northern Ireland and write what they would like to do there.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bloody Sunday Coursework

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Bloody Sunday worksheet, students follow a detailed outline to create an essay pertaining to this significant event in Irish history.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson Plan on Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners, through discussion, internet and video resources, study the history of Northern Ireland and the religious segregation between Catholics and Protestants. They evaluate the current political situation and predict what the future...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Destination-Northern Ireland

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore Northern Ireland. In this social studies lesson, students read about Northern Ireland and write questions about the reading. Students share their questions with classmates.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Countries: Denmark and Northern Ireland

For Students 4th - 5th
In this comparison of Denmark and Northern Ireland worksheet, students fill out a chart in which they compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in each country.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Northern Ireland: A Struggle to Co-Exist (Lesson 1)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover the history of Northern Ireland using a powerpoint presentation in this lesson plan created for an Advanced Placement Human Geography class. This lesson plan does not include a Powerpoint presentation (Teachers would...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Destination UK - Northern Ireland

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study Northern Ireland as one of the countries that make up the United Kingdom. They examine the differences between Great Britain, the UK, and the British Isles by participating in readings, true and false activities, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Henri

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the conflict between unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland in the film, "Henri." They study of the film as a work of Irish fiction and relate the film to other works of fiction.
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Website
Other

Congressional Research Service: Northern Ireland the Peace Process [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This Congressional Research Service Report analyzes the ongoing search for peace in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the conflict in 1969 to the present day. (May 28, 2010)
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Website
Other

Cain: Background on the Northern Ireland Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to essays, personal accounts, photographs and other resource materials that provide detailed background information on the conflict and politics of the Northern Ireland Conflict.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Great Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
AP Comparative Government and Politics unit on Great Britain and Northern Ireland focus on the history, political institutions, and geography. Module includes multi-media resources for comprehensive study.
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Activity
Other

Northern Ireland Assembly

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information concerning the current activities of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: David Trimble

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Nobel Prize Winner David Trimble who worked for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: John Hume

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who advocated for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Geography: Sustainable Development in Northern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive interactive website is designed for students to use to learn about farming, tourism, transportation, ecosystems, settlements and manufacturing in Northern Ireland.
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Website
Other

Cain: Background Information on Northern Ireland Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Links provide information and statistics on society in Northern Ireland.
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Website
Other

Cain: Key Events of the Northern Ireland Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
Listed are the key events in the Northern Ireland Conflict between 1964 and 1998.
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Handout
Other

Conflict in Northern Ireland: A Background Essay

For Students 9th - 10th
A very helpful essay on the history of the conflict containing an outline of the history of the Irish conflict, brief descriptions of the main contemporary parties and interests in the conflict, and an overview of approaches to managing...
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Website
Other

Cain: Key Issues of the Northern Ireland Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
Listed are the key issues in the Northern Ireland Conflict with links to related articles and resources.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: History: Northern Ireland: The Troubles, 1963 85

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives an objective view of the problems that brought about "The Troubles" that afflicted Northern Ireland between 1963 and 1985, the actions taken on all sides, and the Anglo-Irish Agreement which sought to end the conflicts.