Local Area Lesson Planning Unit



  
    Lesson
    Time Allocation
    Resources Needed
    Introduction
    Development
    Conclusion
    Assessment
  
  
    1. History of Athlone Co. Westmeath
    1 hour
    History books, Internet Access, Videos about Athlone
    Introduce the history of Athlone and its logainm
    1. Discuss the origin of the placename Athlone. 2. Watch a video about the history of Athlone. 3. Activity: Create a timeline of Athlone's history.
    Summarize the key historical events of Athlone
    Assess the timeline created by the students
  
  
    2. Notable Person: John Count McCormack
    1 hour
    Biography of John Count McCormack, Internet Access
    Introduce John Count McCormack, a notable person from the area
    1. Discuss the life and accomplishments of McCormack. 2. Listen to some of his music. 3. Activity: Write a short biography of McCormack.
    Summarize the importance of McCormack's contributions
    Assess the biography written by the students
  
  
    3. Geography of Athlone Co. Westmeath
    1 hour
    Maps, Internet Access
    Introduce the natural geography of Athlone
    1. Discuss the natural features of Athlone. 2. Look at maps of the area. 3. Activity: Draw your own map of Athlone.
    Summarize the geographical features of Athlone
    Assess the maps created by the students
  
  
    4. Mapping Skills
    1 hour
    Blank Maps, Colored Pencils
    Introduce the concept of mapping
    1. Discuss how to read a map. 2. Practice mapping skills with a blank map of Athlone. 3. Activity: Create your own map key.
    Summarize the importance of mapping and how to read maps
    Assess the map key created by the students
  
  
    5. Biodiversity in Athlone Co. Westmeath
    1 hour
    Internet Access, Local Flora and Fauna Guides
    Introduce the concept of biodiversity
    1. Discuss the local flora and fauna. 2. Discuss the importance of biodiversity. 3. Activity: Create a poster about protecting the biodiversity of Athlone.
    Summarize the importance of biodiversity and how to protect it
    Assess the poster created by the students
  
  
    6. Visual Arts: Creating Art Inspired by Athlone
    1 hour
    Art Supplies
    Introduce the idea of using the local area as a stimulus for art
    1. Discuss the beauty of Athlone. 2. Look at art inspired by local areas. 3. Activity: Create your own piece of art inspired by Athlone.
    Summarize the importance of using local areas as inspiration for art
    Assess the artwork created by the students

Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
1. History of Athlone Co. Westmeath	1 hour	History books, Internet Access, Videos about Athlone	Introduce the history of Athlone and its logainm	1. Discuss the origin of the placename Athlone. 2. Watch a video about the history of Athlone. 3. Activity: Create a timeline of Athlone's history.	Summarize the key historical events of Athlone	Assess the timeline created by the students
2. Notable Person: John Count McCormack	1 hour	Biography of John Count McCormack, Internet Access	Introduce John Count McCormack, a notable person from the area	1. Discuss the life and accomplishments of McCormack. 2. Listen to some of his music. 3. Activity: Write a short biography of McCormack.	Summarize the importance of McCormack's contributions	Assess the biography written by the students
3. Geography of Athlone Co. Westmeath	1 hour	Maps, Internet Access	Introduce the natural geography of Athlone	1. Discuss the natural features of Athlone. 2. Look at maps of the area. 3. Activity: Draw your own map of Athlone.	Summarize the geographical features of Athlone	Assess the maps created by the students
4. Mapping Skills	1 hour	Blank Maps, Colored Pencils	Introduce the concept of mapping	1. Discuss how to read a map. 2. Practice mapping skills with a blank map of Athlone. 3. Activity: Create your own map key.	Summarize the importance of mapping and how to read maps	Assess the map key created by the students
5. Biodiversity in Athlone Co. Westmeath	1 hour	Internet Access, Local Flora and Fauna Guides	Introduce the concept of biodiversity	1. Discuss the local flora and fauna. 2. Discuss the importance of biodiversity. 3. Activity: Create a poster about protecting the biodiversity of Athlone.	Summarize the importance of biodiversity and how to protect it	Assess the poster created by the students
6. Visual Arts: Creating Art Inspired by Athlone	1 hour	Art Supplies	Introduce the idea of using the local area as a stimulus for art	1. Discuss the beauty of Athlone. 2. Look at art inspired by local areas. 3. Activity: Create your own piece of art inspired by Athlone.	Summarize the importance of using local areas as inspiration for art	Assess the artwork created by the students