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SAINT ANDREW’S DAY

INDIVIDUAL TASK - Scottish symbols


WORKSHEET 1 A fun way for students to learn about
Find the words below in the crosswords. Words are placed vocabulary related to Scotland.
vertically, horizontally and diagonally, both from left to
right and from right to left.

THISTLE • BAGPIPES • KILT • CEILIDH • NESSIE • EDINBURGH CASTLE


HIGHLAND GAMES • WILLIAM WALLACE • SCOTTISH FLAG • SAINT ANDREW
SHORTBREAD • ROBERT BURNS • HAGGIS

H S N C X O H L M E O C S Z E

I N N H E A W B K Q F C D L D

G N B R G I C R I U O E T V A

H E Y G U H L C D T D S L S E

L S I O M B F I T E A Z E R R

A S N T W H T I D C G P G L B

N I Q D C O S R H H I G J G T

D E W L Y H F G E P A A F P R

G P M P F S R U G B F N T R O

A G W L Q U K A Y I O Q C C H

M H A W B P B I T F O R P Q S

E G R N W E R D N A T N I A S

S W I L L I A M W A L L A C E

Z D B I T T T H I S T L E D J

E H N U M O Y T L I K H A H Z

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SAINT ANDREW’S DAY

COLLABORATIVE TASK – What is it?


Students check what they know
about Scottish symbols in English.
WORKSHEET 2
These sentences refer to the Scottish symbols words in
worksheet 1. Match each definition to the corresponding
word.

a) This is a Scottish dish made from the inner


organs of a sheep that are cut up, mixed with
grain, and pushed into a bag to be cooked. →

b) This is an event that takes place in towns


and villages in Scotland involving games,
competitions, and music. →

c) This is a hard sweet biscuit made with a large


amount of butter which is typically from
Scotland. →

d) This is a social event at which people sing and


dance to traditional Scottish or Irish music. →

e) This was a man who led the Scottish rebellion


against Edward I and defeated the English
army at Stirling Bridge. In Scotland, he is a
national hero. Mel Gibson played the part of this
character in the film Braveheart. →

f) This is one of Scotland’s most important literary


figures who is best known for his famous
songs and poetry. A festival with his name is
celebrated every January 25th in Scotland. →

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SAINT ANDREW’S DAY

LIFE SKILLS - DIGITAL LITERACY


WORKSHEET 3: SAINT ANDREW’S DAY WEBQUEST (ESO 1-3): In groups, students look for
information on Saint Andrew’s Day to
Surf the Internet to find the answers to the following
answer the questions on the worksheet.
questions about Saint Andrew’s Day.

a) When is Saint Andrew’s Day?

b) What do people do on this day?

c) Who was Saint Andrew? What was his job? Where did he live?

d) What is the Saltire? Describe it or draw it.

e) How old is it? When does it date from?

f) What begins after Saint Andrew’s Day?

g) What is Saint Andrew’s Day connected with?

Useful websites:
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/months/andrew.html#facts
www.scotland.org/features/fast-facts-about-saint-andrew-and-the-st-andrews-cross/

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WORKSHEET 4: SAINT ANDREW’S DAY WEBQUEST LIFE SKILLS - DIGITAL LITERACY (ESO
4-Bachillerato): In groups, students watch
Surf the Internet to find the answers to the following a video about the origins of Halloween and
questions about Saint Andrew’s Day. answer some questions.

1. According to the legend, what did Saint Andrew used to work as?

2. Why did the church at Kinrymond (in Fife) become Saint Andrew’s cathedral? Find
a picture of the cathedral nowadays.

3. When is Saint Andrew’s Day celebrated?

4. What is the Saltire?

5. What does the diagonal cross on it represent?

6. Why is the thistle the Scottish national emblem? What’s the story behind it?

Useful websites:
www.visitscotland.com/about/arts-culture/uniquely-scottish/st-andrew
www.visitscotland.com/about/arts-culture/uniquely-scottish/saltir
www.visitscotland.com/about/arts-culture/uniquely-scottish/thistle

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