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Magic Words, Magic Brush: The Art of William Butler and Jack Yeats

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the influence of the landscape of Ireland on shaping the poetry of William Butler Yeats. They work in groups researching the growth of the Irish Nationalist Movement, Celtic origins, invasions, and the impact on the...
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Clans and Tartans

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research the history and contemporary popularity Scottish, Irish, Celtic, and other Gaelic clans and Tartans. They duplicate a Tartan or create an original, colorful, design for a greeting card, report cover, or even gift wrap.
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Remains of the Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider how archaeologists discovered and pieced together artifacts that indicate a Celtic presence in ancient Turkey. They research ancient civilizations and create archaeological digs containing items representative of these...
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Exploring & Creating Mythology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and compare mythological stories from ancient cultures from around the world. In small groups they read a myth and present the storyline and themes to the class, and write an original mythological story of their own...
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Inclusive Celebrations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover how celebrations evolve. They explore the history of Halloween. Students devise an inclusive celebration for the end of school term. They create an illustrated pamphlet.