This video explores five fun facts about Giant's Causeway.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching this video, you learned that Giant's Causeway has 40,000 basalt columns, some hexagonal and others with four or seven sides. The columns vary in size, with some reaching 12 meters tall. The causeway got its name from an Irish myth, and it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. It attracts over a million visitors each year and has been featured in Game of Thrones. The rocky coast caused shipwrecks, including the Spanish ship La Girona. The unique rock formation was created millions of years ago through volcanic activity.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Take your child on a nature walk and point out different shapes and sizes of rocks, just like the different columns at Giant's Causeway. - Encourage your child to create their own story about how Giant's Causeway was formed, using their imagination and creativity. - Visit a local museum or science center to learn more about geology and volcanic activity, connecting it to the formation of Giant's Causeway. - Watch an episode of a nature documentary together, focusing on other natural wonders around the world, and discuss similarities and differences with Giant's Causeway.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Giant's Column Challenge INSTRUCTIONS: Take turns with your child to name different shapes and sizes of columns that can be found at Giant's Causeway. Start with the classic hexagonal columns, then challenge each other to come up with columns with four or seven sides, cylindrical columns, and even circular columns known as "giant's eyes". See who can come up with the most creative column shapes!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Learn from the Giant's Causeway: Embrace diversity and appreciate uniqueness, just like the various shapes and sizes of its columns."