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.
Online: Make Your Own St. Patrick’s BadgeBe inspired to make your own St. Patrick’s Badge using this video from one of the National Museum’s educators. Gather materials in advance and have fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4evp4eXfwFg&t=31s
Don’t forget to share your artwork if you wish and tag @National Museum of Ireland.
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: Thursday 13 March 2025
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