Learning Path
Saint Brigid - 1st February Learning Path
By Patricia Martin
Explore the following resources to learn more about St. Brigid
5 resources in this Learning Path
1
Scoilnet Themepage - St. Brigid's Day
https://www.scoilnet.ie/index.php?id=831 Added: 20 Jan 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Presentation / ReferenceA collection of resources organised into one area for teachers to plan lessons to celebrate St. Brigid's day with their class. Collection of resources include;
PowerPoints about St. Brigid
How to Make a St. Brigid's Cross
Traditions and Customs (Folklore Project)
Research Links about St. Brigid
St. Brigid's Cloak
Songs for St. Brigid and more additional resources.
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St. Brigid's Crosses
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learn...re/saint-brigid/st.-brigids-crosses Added: 06 May 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesCovers the story of the St Brigid cross and why it is important to the story of St Brigid. Includes a step-by-step guide on how to make a St Brigid Cross.
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Strand: Construction
Strand unit: Making Constructions
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore and experiment with the properties and characteristics of materials in making structures
- make imaginative structures
Suggestions for use: Follow at the step-by-step guide at the bottom of the page.
Strand: Construction
Strand unit: Making Constructions
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore and experiment with the properties and characteristics of materials in making structures
- make imaginative structures
Suggestions for use: Follow at the step-by-step guide at the bottom of the page.
3
St Brigid - Grow in Love Video
https://vimeo.com/134632483 Added: 13 Dec 2016 Contributor: Emer Ní Chéidigh Resource type: Audio / VideoThis video is a combination of animation and photographs with narration on the story of St Brigid. This is a two minute you can share with your class when celebrating St Brigid's Day on February 1st.
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Saint Brigid's Cloak Story- Ask About Ireland
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learn...-3rd-+-4th-class/st.-brigids-cloak/ Added: 19 Jan 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceDiscover the story of St.Brigid using 'Ask about Ireland' website. Within the link, teacher will find a choose between an easy, advanced or advanced with flash option to see and listen to the story.Downloadable story also available.
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- 3-4
- Religious Education
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: Read the story with your class to develop citizenship and understanding of the celebration of St.Brigid's Day.
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'We Sing a Song to Brigid' - Lyrics/ Tin Whistle Notes & Guitar Chords
http://www.godsongs.net/2012/11/we-sing-song-to-brigid-bridget.html Added: 17 Jan 2017 Contributor: Aoife McDonnell Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / VideoSong written by Clare Maloney with music by Patrica Hegarty. It is included in the Irish Alive-O religious education programme which was complied during the 1990s. Resources include lyrics to the song ' We Sing A Song to Brigid', tin whistle notes and guitar chords. A sample student performance is also given.
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- 3-4
- Music
Strand: Composing
Strand unit: Improvising and creating
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- invent and perform simple musical pieces that show a developing awareness of musical elements
Suggestions for use: Downloadable chord sheets and tin whistle notes for your class to practice when learning the song for St. Brigid's day.
