Learning Path
St. Brigid's Research Links Learning Path
By Aoife McDonnell
Students can use the following links as reference points when researching information about St. Brigid online.
6 resources in this Learning Path
1
St.Brigid - Ask About Ireland (Primary)
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learn...re/saint-brigid/life-of-st.-brigid/ Added: 19 Jan 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceAn excellent reference for learning about St.Brigid. Using the resource, students can read about the life of St.Brigid, Brigid and religious life, Brigid and kildare, St. Brigid's well, the legend of the fox and saint Brigid, traditions, St. Brigid's cloak, cross and more...
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- 5-6
- Religious Education
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: Students can reference the resource when learning / researching information about St.Brigid.
2
St. Brigit of Ireland - Britannica Encyclopaedia
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Brigit-of-Ireland Added: 19 Jan 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceOnline reference from Britannica Encyclopaedia on St.Brigit of Ireland. Article explores the legend, myth and folklore relating to St.Brigid. Good reference for students when celebrating St.Brigid's Day.
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- 5-6
- Religious Education
Suggestions for use: Reference for students when researching about St.Brigid.
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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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Irish Folklore - Saint Brigid
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/readi...-tales-and-c/st.-brigid-of-kildare/ Added: 10 Jan 2017 Contributor: Emer Ní Chéidigh Resource type: Guide/notesHere you will find the story of Saint Brigid. There are details of two miracles she preformed, Rathbride and 'the wart-stone' and Loughminane or Loch Leamnachta. It could be nice to use these stories to celebrate St Brigid's day rather than the cloak story which your class may have learned in previous years.
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The Story of Saint Brigid
http://www.stbrigid.ie/story-of-st-brigid.html Added: 10 Jan 2017 Contributor: Emer Ní Chéidigh Resource type: Guide/notesHere you will find the story of Saint Brigid from St Brigid's Girls National School Glasnevin. The class could be asked to create an image based on the story, part of the story or their favorite part of the story.
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St Brigid Information
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=453 Added: 09 Aug 2016 Contributor: keith kelly Resource type: Audio / Video / TextbookInformation and short video describing St. Brigids life and religious life.
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- 5-6
- Religious Education
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: Use video in class. Set questions about St.Brigid for students to answer and discuss in a think-pair-share activity.
