Презентація " Giant's Causeway and the Legend" 9 клас

Giant’s Causeway Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

The Giant’s Causeway is located in County Antrim on the northeast coast of Northern Irelandhttps://youtu.be/c_a. TPWz. C4 XU

How was it formed?Formed 50 to 60 million years ago the Giant’s Causeway resulted from successive flows of lava inching toward the coast and cooling when they contacted the sea. Layers of basalt formed columns, and the pressure between these columns sculpted them into polygonal shapes that vary from 15 to 20 inches (38 to 51 cm) in diameter and measure up to 82 feet (25 metres) in height

It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. It is protected not only for its beauty but also because its cliffs, seashores, marshes, and grasslands are home to some 50 species of birds, as well as to more than 200 species of plants.

The Legend of Finn Mc. Cool

As the legend has it, a great and strong Irish giant named Finn Mc. Cool was standing along the coast of Northern Ireland looking out towards Scotland when Benandonner, a much bigger and less intelligent Scottish giant, started shouted insults at him.

Since Finn knew he was not weak, he decided to head across the sea to teach Benandonner a lesson. In order to cross the channel, Finn worked day and night to create a causeway by taking large chunks of a nearby cliff and pushing them into the water.

Once his path was complete, he noticed how much bigger Benandonner was than him. Being the smart giant that he was, Finn decided it wouldn't be wise to fight someone so much larger than himself, and ran home as fast as he could. As he ran, Benandonner decided to follow him across the causeway.

Luckily, Finn made it back to Ireland in time to tell his wife Oonagh about Benandonner and they made a plan to trick him. Finn dressed up like a giant baby so when Benandonner came knocking at the door, Oonagh told him that Finn wasn't home, but invited him inside to meet Oisin, their "child."

Upon looking at such a huge baby, Benandonner began to question: "If their baby is this huge, how big is the father?" Struck with fear of Finn's impending size, Benandonner fled back to the safety of Scotland. As he retreated, he ripped up the causeway to prevent anyone from following him.

On the way home he lost his boot. It is still there today!!!

Lets order the events from the legend1. A long, long time ago in Ireland there lived a giant called Finn Mc. Cool2. Finn built a huge causeway (a bridge)3. Ben cannot believe how big the baby is4. However in Scotland there was a giant, much bigger and fiercer called Benandonner5. He asked his wife Oonagh to hide him6. Oonagh tells Ben that Finn is out but invites him in for some tea7. Benadonner comes to Ireland