1. Ireland Research & Report Interactive Instruction: produced by misty ware

2. directions Select a topic from the approved list Research the topic for one hour Prepare a concise report Present / report findings to the class Due after lunch

3. You will have one hour after our mini-lesson, use your time and resources wisely!

4. POSSIBLE TOPICS Gaelic Football / Hurling St. Patrick / St. Patrick’s Day The Vikings Government of Ireland Act The Gaelic Language Irish Music Irish Culture The Flag

5. Ireland Ireland is the third largest country in Europe.

6. The climate is mild, but changeable, all year. There are few weather extremes. Precipitation falls throughout the year, but is light overall.

7. Ireland has few animal and plant species because it only became an island about 8,000 years ago. Killarney National Park, Red Deer

8. Gaelic football and hurling are the most popular sports in Ireland.

9. Ireland Up Close

10. St. Patrick’s Day The Story of St. Patrick Where did he come from? Myths March 17 th Class discussion

11. You have one hour!! Begin