Instructional Video

Geography Now! Ireland

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The Emerald Isle may have a mythical mystique, but there is more to Ireland than legend. Its immigrants make up a larger portion of the American population than those who live in Ireland itself! A video resource examines the geography, politics, and history of both the Republic of Ireland and its relationship to Northern Island.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the resource to profile the country before a study of immigration patterns
Classroom Considerations
  • Humor and references to alcohol not be appropriate for some students
  • Part of the Countries A-Z series, the video is number 81
  • Some jokes include violence and a video with bleeped profanity
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Visuals, including photographs, help illustrate the geography of Ireland
  • Resource includes an Irish person profiling his home country
Cons
  • An ad interrupts streaming