Macmillan Education
Celebrations: St Patrick’s Day
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...
Consulate General of Ireland
St. Patrick's Day - Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Youngsters use their imaginations and the story of St. Patrick to design original artwork for the holiday, by portraying where they think St. Patrick would have visited in the United States or illustrating what St. Patrick's Day...
DocsTeach
Immigration to America: Stories and Travels
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...
Speak Truth to Power
John Lewis: Non-Violent Activism
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...
Other
Your Irish: The Magical Legend of the Leprechaun
A brief history of the traditional Irish leprechaun folklore.
Other
Your Irish: Traditions and Customs in Ireland
A short description of some Irish traditions and customs in Ireland.
Other
Your Irish: Popular Sports Played in Ireland
A brief description of the popular sports of Ireland, including fishing, golfing, hurling, Gaelic football, soccer, boxing, and snooker.
Library of Congress
Loc: Celtic Roots, Stories, Songs and Traditions
View a webcast of the program put on by the Library of Congress about Irish immigrants. Program includes Irish music, storytelling and poetry.