St Patrick’s Day Maps & Measures – Digital Geography Activity

A cross-curricular activity that combines map skills, digital literacy, and local history through the story of St Patrick. Pupils use iPads to explore real-world locations linked to St Patrick’s life, calculate travel times, and compare elevations — all while practising research and reasoning skills.

Includes:
1-page printable activity sheet
Questions linked to Croagh Patrick and Slemish
Tasks involving Safari and Maps apps
Real-life context for measures and geography

Skills Covered:
Using digital maps and search tools
Understanding elevation and distance
Estimating travel time by car and on foot
Learning about St Patrick’s life and legacy

**Perfect for: **

• NI - World Around Us / Geography
• St Patrick’s Day
• ICT
• Paired work and collaborative tasks