The Lore o' the Irish

Students are introduced to a variety of customs and traditions relating to the culture of Ireland. They view a video, explore the art of storytelling, research sport origins, cook Irish food and discuss well-known Irish proverbs.

In this social studies learning exercise, students examine the statements made about ancient cultures and decide which aspect of culture is implied for the 6 questions.

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,...

This homepage offers links to many articles that respond to the changing culture and lifestyles in Ireland today.

In this Ireland quiz #3 worksheet, students answer 20 trivia-style questions about Ireland, not interactively, then scroll down to check their answers.

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...

A wide variety of facts about Ireland, such as general background, square miles, natural resources, religions, literacy rates, type of government, economic facts, exchange rates, and many other things. Some links to external sites no...

Photographic collection illustrates key events in the years following the declaration of Irish Independence in 1919.

High schoolers explore Irish-American culture. In this immigration instructional activity, students watch video segments regarding immigration in the 1840's and 1850's. High schoolers discuss the discrimination Irish-Americans faced as...

Provides an overview of the culture of Ireland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....