St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s DayDay

Jen Keck & Emily Jen Keck & Emily GreeneGreene

ED 417Winter ‘08

St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s Day LessonDay Lesson~~First Grade~~

Objective #1Objective #1

The students will be able to gain an understanding of the origin of St. Patrick’s Day.

Objective #2Objective #2

The students will be able to gain an understanding of Irish culture.

Objective #3Objective #3Students will gain an understanding of traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day.

Materials NeededMaterials Needed——

BooksBooks The Wearing of the Green: A History of St. Patrick’s Day By: Mike Cronin

St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning By: Jan Brett A Leprechaun’s St. Patrick’s Day By: Sarah K. Blazek

Materials NeededMaterials Needed Video: “The History of St. Patrick’s

Day”

http://www.history.com/minisites/stpatricksday/ Paper Markers/Crayons Glue Scissors Print Out of song: “St. Patrick’s Day” Powerpoint Pictures of Ireland/St. Patrick’s Day Various “green” foods

WebsitesWebsites

http://www.St.Pattys.comhttp://www.St.Pattys.com http://www.holidays.kaboose.com/saint-phttp://www.holidays.kaboose.com/saint-patricks-day/quick_facts.htmlatricks-day/quick_facts.html

http://www.alphabet-soup.net/hol/stpsonghttp://www.alphabet-soup.net/hol/stpsong.html.html

Student Activity Student Activity #1#1

Create KWL chart for St. Patrick’s Day

Watch History Channel video: “The History of St. Patrick’s Day” (4:20)

Distribute copies of “Saint Patrick’s Day” song and sing aloud

Student Activity Student Activity #2#2

Read: The Wearing of Green: A History of St. Patrick’s Day (Mike Cronin)

Show pictures of Ireland, location on a map, and show picture of Ireland’s flag.

Have class create flags that display their interests, families, etc.

Activity #2—continuedPictures of Ireland

Activity #2—continued

Green—people of the south

Orange—people of the north

White—peace that brings them together

Student Activity Student Activity #3#3 Watch New York’s St.

Patrick’s Day parade (History Channel website)

Discuss family traditions for St. Patrick’s Day

Distribute worksheets (Did You Know?) about St. Patrick’s Day

Student Activity Student Activity #4#4

Read: St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning (Jan Brett)

Brainstorm questions to ask St. Patrick

Write a class letter to St. Patrick

Student Activity Student Activity #5#5

Revisit KWL chart and complete what was “Learned”

Read: A Leprechaun’s St. Patrick’s Day (Sarah Blazek)

Have class participate in St. Patrick’s Day trivia game while snacking on “green” foods

St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day

~~Trivia ~~Trivia Game~~Game~~

Question #1

St. Patrick was the patron saint of

AnswerAnswer #1: #1:

Ireland

Question #2

St. Patrick’s Day marks the date of St. Patrick’s

Answer #2

Death

Question #3

The shamrock hasleaves.

Answer #3

Three

Question #4

Leprechauns are little

make-believe that live in Ireland.

Answer #4

fairies

Question #5

If you catch a leprechaun, you can make him tell you where he hides his

Answer #5

Gold

Question #6

Leprechauns wear suits of

Answer #6

Green