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BBC

Bbc Nature: Prehistoric Life: Irish Elk

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the enthralling world of the Irish elk by uncovering details about its behaviors, habitats, geological time periods, and classification through photos, a video, descriptions, and external links.
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Contemplator

Lyrics and Music to "My Wild Irish Rose"

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides the lyrics to Chauncey Olcott's "My Wild Irish Rose," as well as brief information about Olcott. You can download the MIDI file to listen to this song.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Irish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Irish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Irish

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Scottish and Scotch Irish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Scottish and Scotch-Irish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Other

Traditional Irish Breakfast

For Students 9th - 10th
A recipe for a traditional Irish breakfast.
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Other

Traditional Irish Breakfast

For Students 9th - 10th
A recipe for a traditional Irish breakfast.
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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Judy Ridner, How to Teach the History of the Scots Irish in Pennsylvania

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article about the stereotypes of the Scots Irish in early Pennsylvania. The author discusses her book "The Scots Irish of Early Pennsylvania" which challenges these stereotypes.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Irish Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Le do thoil check out this site to begin learning Irish. Find phrases and vocabulary to study. Games can be played to practice and test recognition and understanding of the new language.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Irish Setter

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a colorful photo and a brief description of the Irish Setter.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Irish Wolf Hound

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated entry provides a brief description of the Irish Wolfhound and offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
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Read Works

Read Works: Irish Immigrants

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
[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.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Irish Wolfhound

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Irish Wolfhound. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Irish Water Spaniel

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Irish Water Spaniel. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Irish Terrier

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Irish Terrier. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Irish Setter

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Irish Setter. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1840: Irish and German Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
Famine and political revolution in Europe led millions of Irish and German citizens to immigrate to America in the mid-nineteenth century.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Irish Travelers

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the Irish Travelers.
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: Irish Immigration to the United States

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Brief overview of how various immigrant groups have been accepted with a focus on the Irish. Discusses the melting pot concept of immigration and how it compares to the 'salad bowl' concept of immigration.
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Other

Quote Mountain: Irish Proverbs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a list of twenty-three Irish Proverbs.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Leprechauns and Irish Folklore

For Students K - 1st
This site shows you how the fact checker checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter, by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Leprechauns and Irish Folklore, the nonfiction companion...
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Other

Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Poor Pat Must Immigrate

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Cross-curricular plan for lessons on the immigration of the Irish to America in the 1800s. Source material includes ballads of the immigrant experience, letters, scrapbook pages and notices to the 'Catholic Herald' seeking information...
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Irish Immigrants in 19th Century America

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here, you will find lesson plans through which young scholars research, study, and discuss the problems faced by Irish immigrants during the 19th century. Provides bibliographies, as well as effective strategies for studying Irish...
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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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