Patrick Witt“Huddled Masses Yearning to Be Free”: Immigration in the 19th CenturyThis final blog post will reflect the thinking that went into my final inquiry unit plan (which is included below). The trajectory of my…Dec 13, 2019Dec 13, 2019
Patrick WittThe Irish in Milwaukee: The Third Ward of the Nineteenth CenturyThis fourth lesson will redirect students, and “remix” the content being taught. It will take at least two class periods to complete. It…Dec 7, 2019Dec 7, 2019
Patrick WittI would title this lesson: ‘Justice for Skibbereen’.https://skibbheritage.com/great-irish-famine/Nov 5, 2019Nov 5, 2019
Patrick WittThe Great Irish Famine and Immigration to America: Still RelevantThe Irish Famine occurred between 1845–1851. It sparked a massive emigration wave that saw Ireland lose nearly half of its population…Oct 15, 2019Oct 15, 2019
Patrick WittAn Gorta Mor: The Great Irish FamineI’ll begin my blog post by explaining that I have yet to be placed in a classroom this semester. I’ve been assured that this will be…Sep 17, 2019Sep 17, 2019