Instructions
- Read each section carefully. Some parts involve reading, while others involve math or drawing.
- Use a pencil for the writing and math sections.
- Use crayons or colored pencils for the rainbow and drawing activities.
- If you get stuck, look for the Hint boxes for help!
- Complete the Golden Challenge at the end if you want an extra task!
Section 1: The Lucky Vocabulary Match
Draw a line to match the St. Patrick's Day word on the left to its meaning on the right.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Leprechaun | A plant with three green leaves that is a symbol of Ireland. |
| Shamrock | A magical person in Irish stories who guards a pot of gold. |
| Tradition | A special way of doing something that is passed down for a long time. |
| Legend | A very old story that may or may not be true. |
Section 2: The Pot of Gold Math
Help the leprechaun count his treasure! Fill in the missing numbers in the table below. Use the first row as an example.
| Gold Coins in Bag A | Gold Coins in Bag B | Total Coins (A + B) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 coins | 3 coins | 8 coins |
| 10 coins | 5 coins | |
| 12 coins | 4 coins | |
| 7 coins | 7 coins | |
| 15 coins | 2 coins | |
| 9 coins | 6 coins |
Section 3: Science of the Rainbow
Legend says there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Do you know the correct order of the colors?
Hint: Remember the name ROY G. BIV to help you remember the order!
- Red
- Orange
- Y____
- G____
- B____
- Indigo
- V____
Quick Fact: A rainbow is actually caused by sunlight hitting water droplets in the air and bending the light!
Section 4: Catching a Leprechaun (Creative Thinking)
Leprechauns are very tricky! Imagine you are building a trap to catch one.
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What would you use as bait? (What do leprechauns like?)
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Where would you hide the trap?
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Draw a quick sketch of your trap in the box below:
Section 5: The Golden Wish
If you found a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, what is the first thing you would do with it? Why?
I would...
Section 6: Golden Challenge (Optional)
Can you find 3 things in your house or classroom that are Green?
Answer Key
Section 1: Vocabulary Match
- Leprechaun: A magical person...
- Shamrock: A plant with three green leaves...
- Tradition: A special way of doing something...
- Legend: A very old story...
Section 2: Pot of Gold Math
- 10 + 5 = 15
- 12 + 4 = 16
- 7 + 7 = 14
- 15 + 2 = 17
- 9 + 6 = 15
Section 3: Science of the Rainbow
- Yellow, 4. Green, 5. Blue, 7. Violet
Section 4 & 5: Answers will vary based on student creativity.