Lesson Plan |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: History of Aghacurreen Co. Kerry |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet, Projector |
Introduction to the history of Aghacurreen Co. Kerry with a focus on the logainm of the placename. |
1) Discussion on the history of the area and its name. 2) Students will research and present their findings. 3) Role-play activity based on the history of the area. |
Summary of the history of Aghacurreen Co. Kerry and its name. |
Oral and written quiz on the history of the area. |
Lesson 2: Notable Person from the Area |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet, Projector |
Introduction to a notable person from the area. |
1) Students will research the notable person. 2) Presentation on the person's life and achievements. 3) Group discussion on the influence of the person. |
Summary of the life and achievements of the notable person. |
Students to write a brief essay on what they have learned about the person. |
Lesson 3: Natural Geography of the Area |
60 minutes |
Maps, Internet, Projector |
Introduction to the natural geography of Aghacurreen Co. Kerry. |
1) Students will explore the area's geographical features. 2) Class discussion on the importance of these features. 3) Students will draw and label these features. |
Summary of the natural geographical features of the area. |
Students to present their drawings and explain the features they have drawn. |
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills |
60 minutes |
Maps, Internet, Drawing materials |
Introduction to mapping skills and their importance. |
1) Students will study a map of the area. 2) They will draw their own map of the area. 3) Students will compare their maps with the original. |
Summary of the importance of mapping skills and how they help us understand an area. |
Students to present their maps and explain their process. |
Lesson 5: Biodiversity of the Area |
60 minutes |
Internet, Projector, Field guide |
Introduction to the concept of biodiversity using Aghacurreen Co. Kerry as an example. |
1) Students will research local flora and fauna. 2) Class discussion on the importance of protecting biodiversity. 3) Students will brainstorm ideas to protect the local biodiversity. |
Summary of the importance of biodiversity and conservation. |
Students to present their ideas for protecting local biodiversity. |
Lesson 6: Visual Arts |
60 minutes |
Art materials, Photographs of area |
Introduction to using the local area as inspiration for art. |
1) Students will study different art styles that can represent the area. 2) Students will create their own art piece inspired by the area. 3) Students will present their artwork. |
Summary of the different ways the local area can inspire art. |
Students to present their artwork and explain their inspiration. |