Find out about the history of St Patrick’s Day and discover the customs and traditions involved. Afterwards, have a go at making a St Patrick’s Badge with the Education Team.
Activity at a Glance
Level: 1st to 6th Class
Group Size: Classroom size
Location: Onsite
Duration: 60 minutes, three parts
10 minutes: Introduction to the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life and calendar customs and traditions
40 minutes: Workshop: Make a St. Patrick's Badge
10 minutes: Q & A
Availability: 12 and 13 March 2024
Times: 10am to 11am or 11.30am to 12.30pm
Booking: Booking required
Bookings and Information:
Please complete an online enquiry form and we will be in touch soon.
Alternatively, you can email the Bookings Office at BookingsCountryLife@museum.ie or telephone (094) 90 31751.
Curriculum Links:
History- History: Local Studies - Feasts and Festivals in the Past; Story - Stories of Lives of People in the Past. Beliefs.
Culture in the Past - Cultural Activities.
Early people and ancient societies - Early Christian Ireland - Values
Ordinary People – Communities - Appreciation of Culture
- Visual Arts/Construction: Concepts and Skills - Awareness of Shape, Form, Texture, Pattern and Rhythm; Strands - Construction/Making constructions/Looking and Responding
- Creative Thinking – Respond to Periods and Cultures – Regional Craft Tradition – National Heritage – Designing.
- Geography: Human Environments – Social and Cultural Activities – Social Environment – Religion.
Learning Outcomes:
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Discuss festivals in general; identify the reasons why St. Patrick's Badges were made
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Learn how to make a badge and receive appropriate guidance leading to a completed project
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Discuss their own work and the work of their classmates
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Discuss what the students will do with their completed cross
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Insight into a traditional craft and past culture
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Crafting of three-dimensional art
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Understanding the effect of the past on present culture
Pre-Visit Resources:
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Watch a short video on how to make a St Patrick's badge and find out about calendar customs and traditions here