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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Own Holiday

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate holiday traditions by participating in class celebrations. In this St. Patrick's day lesson, students discover the history of St. Patrick, the religious context of the holiday, and the fine foods and traditions that...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Do The Research! "Bloody Sunday" Massacre in Ireland

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Irish history research activity, students do research to find information about the "Bloody Sunday" Massacre in Ireland. Using the information found, students answer 4 general short essay questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Ireland – Key Words – Matching Exercise

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Irish vocabulary worksheet, students match the 12 terms listed on the left to their appropriate definitions on the right.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bloody Sunday Coursework

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

A Day in the Life of a Leprechaun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate creative writing by reading Leprechaun stories. In this Irish culture instructional activity, students listen as their teacher describes what a leprechaun is and where the idea for the creature came from. Young...
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Norman Conquest (Of Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Norman conquest of Ireland in 1169.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Curse of Cromwell

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of religious struggles during the mid-1600's in Ireland between the Catholics of Ireland and Protestants from England, led by Oliver Cromwell.
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Article
Irelands Eye

Henry Grattan's Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Henry Grattan's influence on the Irish Parliament in the late 1700's.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The 1798 Rising

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the 1798 Rising in Ireland, led by Theobald Wolfe Tone. Inspired by the American and French revolutions, Tone was the founder of "The Society of United Irishmen". However, this uprising was largely unsuccessful.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Fenian Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
The brief history of the Fenian Movement in Ireland during the mid-1800's, as they tried to fight for Irish independence and home rule.
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Article
Irelands Eye

Ulster Will Fight

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the religious and political struggles between what is now Ireland and Northern Ireland during the early 1900's.
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Interactive
Other

National Library of Ireland: The 1916 Rising: Personalities and Perspectives

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition draws on the collections of the National Library of Ireland to tell the story of Easter week 1916, when seven Irishmen proclaimed themselves the provisional government of the Republic of Ireland and attempted to throw...
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Website
Other

Culture Ireland: Facts About Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A wide variety of facts about Ireland, such as general background, square miles, natural resources, religions, literacy rates, type of government, economic facts, exchange rates, and many other things. Some links to external sites no...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A colorful site dedicated to the brilliant beauty of Ireland, it's wildlife, and incredible wilderness. Excellent photos.
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Handout
Ireland Information

History Modern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland from 1800, including the separation of Northern Ireland from Ireland.
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Handout
Ireland Information

History 18th Century (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland during the 18th century (1700's).
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Handout
Ireland Information

History Early Modern Period (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland in the 1500's and 1600's.
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Website
New York University

Nyu Archives of Irish America: 1981 Hunger Strikes: America Reacts

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibit chronicling the Reactions of Americans to the death of 10 men on hunger strikes, all from Northern Ireland.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Battle of the Boyne (1690)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 won by William III, leader of the Protestant forces, over James II, leader of the Catholic forces.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Great Famine

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Irish Potato Famine during the 1840's.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Easter Rising 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Irish Easter Rising in 1916.
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Article
Irelands Eye

Independence (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the independence movement in Ireland and the rise of Sinn Fein in 1916.
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Website
The History Place

The History Place: Irish Potato Famine

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place provides complete history of the Irish Potato Famine and life in Ireland in the 19th century.
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Website
Other

Republic of Ireland Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description about many areas of interest concerning Ireland. Areas include history, climate, environment, religion and languages, life expectancy, and others.