Irish Potato Famine Webquest: Impact and Immigration
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Students will learn about the causes and impact of the Irish Potato Famine. The Irish Potato Famine Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to throughly understand the Irish Potato Famine.
Click here to view the website.
The webquest contains 50 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics:
• Why the potato was so important in Ireland
• The potato blight
• Daily life during the Potato Famine
• Workhouses
• Emigration
An answer sheet is included for the teacher. The webquest takes most students one to two class period to complete depending on the age of your students. A QR code is included, but not needed to do the webquest Feel free to modify this activity if needed to fit the needs of your students. I highly suggest this webquest for students in grades 7-12. I suggest checking out the website before making your decision to buy this webquest.
This lesson plan is included in the Industrialization and Immigration Lesson Plan Collection.
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