Did St. Patrick really rid Ireland of all its snakes? Do shamrocks grow on every corner of the Emerald Isle? Learn all about Irish history and the true origins of St. Patrick's Day with a fill-in-the-blank worksheet that accompanies an...

After comparing and contrasting non-violent and violent social movements, your young historians will take a closer look at the work and influence of John Lewis on the civil rights movement. They will then choose a current social...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a couple of fun English language exercises. After first activating students' prior knowledge about Ireland and Irish culture during a class discussion, learners work in pairs or small groups to...

An eye-opening activity uses documents and photos to help academics understand the factors that pushed or pulled immigrants to America. Young historians group photos based on a push or pull factor, then complete a worksheet. Scholars...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Irish Immigrants to the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

"Your life is history." So begins the page dedicated to the stories of people who have moved to England to make it their home. You can tell your story! You can also find help to begin to trace your roots at this site as well. What...

A brief history of the traditional Irish leprechaun folklore.