Lesson 1 ```
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Books and Internet for research
Introduction Introduce Ashbourne Co. Meath and its historical significance. Discuss the meaning of the place name.
Development Activity 1: Research the history of Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Activity 2: Discuss the meaning and history of the place name.
Activity 3: Create a timeline of significant historical events in Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Conclusion Summarize the important historical aspects of Ashbourne Co. Meath and what the place name means.
Assessment Quiz the students on the history of Ashbourne Co. Meath and the place name.
``` Lesson 2 ```
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Books and internet for research
Introduction Introduce a notable person from Ashbourne Co. Meath or a nearby area.
Development Activity 1: Research the life and achievements of the notable person.
Activity 2: Discuss the impact of the notable person on Ashbourne Co. Meath or the nearby area.
Activity 3: Create a presentation about the notable person.
Conclusion Summarize the significance of the notable person to Ashbourne Co. Meath or the nearby area.
Assessment Quiz the students on the notable person's life and achievements.
``` Lesson 3 ```
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Maps, books, and internet for research
Introduction Introduce the natural geography of Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Development Activity 1: Research the natural features of Ashbourne Co. Meath, including rivers, mountains, lakes, and beaches.
Activity 2: Discuss the impact of the natural features on the lifestyle and culture of Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Activity 3: Create a model or drawing of the natural geography of Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Conclusion Summarize the defining features of Ashbourne Co. Meath's natural geography and their impact on the area.
Assessment Quiz the students on the natural geography of Ashbourne Co. Meath.
``` Lesson 4 ```
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Maps, grid paper, pencils
Introduction Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance.
Development Activity 1: Learn how to read a map of Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Activity 2: Practice mapping skills by creating a map of Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Activity 3: Discuss different elements of a map and their uses.
Conclusion Summarize the key elements of a map and the importance of mapping skills.
Assessment Evaluate the students' maps and their understanding of map elements.
``` Lesson 5 ```
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Internet for research, local flora and fauna guidebooks
Introduction Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance to Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Development Activity 1: Research the biodiversity of Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Activity 2: Discuss ways to protect the local biodiversity.
Activity 3: Create a poster or presentation about the biodiversity of Ashbourne Co. Meath and how to protect it.
Conclusion Summarize the importance of biodiversity and how we can protect it in Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Assessment Evaluate the students' understanding of biodiversity and its importance.
``` Lesson 6 ```
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Art supplies
Introduction Introduce the idea of using the local area as a stimulus for creating art.
Development Activity 1: Brainstorm ideas for a piece of art inspired by Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Activity 2: Create a piece of art using chosen medium.
Activity 3: Discuss the art pieces and what inspired each piece.
Conclusion Summarize the importance of using local surroundings as inspiration for art.
Assessment Evaluate the students' art pieces and their explanation of their inspiration.
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