Curated OER
Different Cultures Worksheet
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers examine the statements made about ancient cultures and decide which aspect of culture is implied for the 6 questions.
K12 Reader
Irish Proverbs
Add a literary twist to your St. Patrick's day celebration with a worksheet that asks kids to explain what they think the Irish proverbs on this worksheet mean.
Curated OER
ESL: "A Night out in Newcastle" UK Culture Activity
In this ESL UK culture learning exercise, students match paragraphs to headings, complete true/false questions, match bold-faced words to meanings and complete short answer questions. All activities reference a text titled "A Night...
Central Oregon Community College
Things Fall Apart Study Guide
“There is no story that is not true.” And Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, uses proverbs (“. . .the palm-oil with which words are eaten”), a compelling tragic hero, and historic events, to engage readers in the truth of his story of...
Curated OER
St. Patrick's Day -- History and Traditions
For this St. Patrick's Day worksheet, students answer questions about the history and traditions of the holiday. Students complete sentences about the history and traditions and a word search.
Planet e-Book
Dubliners
The Dubliners contains 15 short stories all bound in one book. The stories begin with narration by young children, and as they progress, so do the ages of the narrators. The author, James Joyce, focuses most stories on characters that...
Curated OER
Saint Patrick's Day
In this Saint Patrick's Day activity, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking questions, take a...
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Who Was Saint Patrick?
Scholars discover who Saint Patrick was with help from a brief informational text followed by a series of challenge worksheets designed to boost reading comprehension and vocabulary. Class members complete a graphic organizer, take...
Curated OER
Saint Patrick's Day - Cloze Activity
Learn about St. Patrick's Day traditions while filling in the blanks with prepositions, articles, and conjunctions in a one-page cloze activity. Grammarians can get a score and see correct answers in this online interactive exercise. For...
Curated OER
Cartoons for the Classroom: Xenophobia
In this historical events activity, students analyze an anti-immigration political cartoon and respond to 3 talking point questions.
Curated OER
St. Patrick
In this St. Patrick worksheet, students read facts about St. Patrick's life, his writing "Confessio", and the meanings of the shamrock and St. Patrick's Day. Students answer eleven fill in the blank questions.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: World Cultures Collection
Explore the world with PBS LearningMedia! This collection focuses on food, folktales, and other aspects of cultural heritage. With your class, hear stories, play through situations, and learn how to make crafts from cultures near and far.
Other
Modern Ireland a Unique Living Culture
This homepage offers links to many articles that respond to the changing culture and lifestyles in Ireland today.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Irish
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Irish. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Irish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Irish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Scottish and Scotch Irish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Scottish and Scotch-Irish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Irish Travelers
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the Irish Travelers.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Witness to War
Photographic collection illustrates key events in the years following the declaration of Irish Independence in 1919.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ireland
Provides an overview of the culture of Ireland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Northern Ireland
Provides an overview of the culture of Northern Ireland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
eLanguage
E Language: Irish Culture
A short pictorial introduction to Ireland, with explanatory notes that describe the Irish language, people, and landscape.
Other
Irish Christmas Facts Traditions of the Celtic Holiday Season
Many short stories relating to Irish Christmas traditions.
Library of Congress
Loc: Faces of America: Immigration: Irish
All you ever wanted to know about Irish immigration in America. Features an impressive timeline, great photos, maps, and original documents. Use the topics at the bottom of the page to navigate the site.
Other
The Irish News: Home Page
Online version of the Irish News. Includes news on sports, entertainment, business, education, weather and more. A great way to get a first hand look at Irish culture.