Lesson Plan 1: A History Lesson about Ashford Co. Wicklow

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Books, internet resources about the history of Ashford Co. Wicklow	Introduce the history of Ashford Co. Wicklow, focusing on the derivation of the placename.	Activity 1: Discussion about the town's name origin. Activity 2: Research on the history of its name. Activity 3: Create a timeline of important historical events.	Children will summarize the information they learned about Ashford Co. Wicklow.	Assess children's understanding through their participation in discussion and the timeline they created.

Lesson Plan 2: A History Lesson about a Notable Person from the Area

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Biographies, internet resources about notable person (e.g., Joseph Holt, a leader of the 1798 rebellion).	Introduce the notable person and his/her contributions to the area.	Activity 1: Discussion about the notable person's life and achievements. Activity 2: Research on the notable person. Activity 3: Role play of a significant event in the notable person's life.	Children will recap the life and contributions of the notable person.	Assess children's understanding through their participation in discussion, research and role play.

Lesson Plan 3: A Geography Lesson (Natural Geography of the Area)

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Maps, internet resources about the geography of Ashford Co. Wicklow.	Introduce the geographic features of Ashford Co. Wicklow (rivers, mountains, etc.)	Activity 1: Discussion about the geographic features. Activity 2: Research on the geography of the area. Activity 3: Creation of a 3D model of the area.	Children will summarize the geographic features of Ashford Co. Wicklow.	Assess children's understanding through their participation in discussion, research and the 3D model they created.

Lesson Plan 4: A Geography Lesson (Mapping Skills)

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Maps of Ashford Co. Wicklow, map-making materials.	Introduce the concept of map-making and its importance.	Activity 1: Discussion about different elements in a map. Activity 2: Practice identifying elements in a real map. Activity 3: Create their own map of Ashford Co. Wicklow.	Children will reflect on the importance of maps and their role in geography.	Assess children's understanding through their participation in discussion and the map they created.

Lesson Plan 5: A Lesson on Biodiversity

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Internet resources about local biodiversity, local flora and fauna guides	Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance to the area.	Activity 1: Discussion about local biodiversity. Activity 2: Identify local flora and fauna. Activity 3: Brainstorm ideas for protecting local biodiversity.	Children will reflect on the importance of biodiversity and how they can help protect it.	Assess children's understanding through their participation in discussion and their contributions to the brainstorming session.

Lesson Plan 6: A Visual Arts Lesson

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Art supplies (paint, brushes, canvas/paper)	Introduce the concept of using the local environment as inspiration for art.	Activity 1: Discussion about how the local area can be portrayed in art. Activity 2: Sketching or painting a local landmark or feature. Activity 3: Sharing and discussing their artwork with the class.	Children will reflect on how art can capture the beauty of the local area.	Assess children's understanding through their participation in discussion and the artwork they created.