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A Touch of Green: St. Patrick's Day in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Try these ideas to add some Irish flair to your classroom this St. Patrick's Day.
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The Luck of the Irish

For Teachers 4th - 9th
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.
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Ireland Facts

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recognizing facts about Ireland worksheet, students choose multiple choice answers about the shamrock, Catholic rights in the 1600s, Irish volunteers, the wearin' o' the green, and Queen Victoria awarding the Irish with...
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Doomed to Die

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this history instructional activity, students read about dress in the 11th century. Students answer questions related to the reading. They are also asked to describe making an outfit for a visit to a palace.
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St. Patrick's Day -- History and Traditions

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this St. Patrick's Day worksheet, students answer questions about the history and traditions of the holiday. Students complete sentences about the history and traditions and a word search.
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The History of St. Patrick's day

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the past of the Irish.  For this World History lesson, 10th graders create a timeline that represents the key events of the Irish coming to America. 
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Role Play on the Plantation of Ulster

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students participate in historical role play about the Plantation of Ulster. In this historical role play lesson, students work in groups to depict the characters of the Plantation of Ulster. They practice and perform a radio program by...
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March Into Shamrock Season

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use St. Patrick's Day activities to explore symmetry and words. In this lesson about St. Patrick's Day, students experience the Irish culture by learning about the Irish shamrock, and learning some Irish words. Students create...
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St. Patrick's Day

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this St. Patrick's Day worksheet, students unscramble words to list St. Patrick's Day terms. Eleven terms are listed including shamrock, parade, and gold.
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All That is Irish and More - Activity 1

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students listen to examples of fiddle music and violin music to determine the similarities and differences between the two musical forms. A video link is included in this introductory lesson to fiddle music (Part One of Two).
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ST PATRICK'S DAY

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the many elements of the Irish festival St. Patrick's Day. They research online resources to collect data. Students view magical stones, Irish fairies, hidden treasures, and lucky charms. They in addition read about the...