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Irish-Americans: Work and Song

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Young scholars explore Irish-American culture. In this immigration lesson plan, students watch video segments regarding immigration in the 1840's and 1850's. Young scholars discuss the discrimination Irish-Americans faced as they listen to songs and examine photographs of the era. Students rewrite some lyrics to standard tunes using information they uncovered in this lesson plan.

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irish immigration, immigration

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irish american culture, irish immigrants, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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