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Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Internet Access, Interactive Whiteboard, Copies of old maps and pictures of Ballina	Introduction to the history of Ballina Co. Mayo and its placename origin.	1. Exploration and discussion about the origin of the placename. 2. Interpretation of old maps and pictures of Ballina. 3. Research and presentation about the historical events of Ballina.	Summary of the historical significance of Ballina.	Oral questioning and presentation assessment.

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Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Internet Access, Interactive Whiteboard, Biographies of Mary Robinson (former President of Ireland).	Introduction to the life and achievements of Mary Robinson from Ballina.	1. Reading and discussion about the biography of Mary Robinson. 2. Roleplay of her life events. 3. Research and presentation about her contribution to Ballina and Ireland.	Summary of the significance of Mary Robinson's life and work.	Oral questioning and presentation assessment.

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Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Internet Access, Interactive Whiteboard, Maps and pictures of Ballina's natural geography.	Introduction to the natural geography of Ballina.	1. Exploration and discussion about the rivers, mountains, and beaches of Ballina. 2. Interpretation of maps and pictures of Ballina's natural geography. 3. Research and presentation about the geographical significance of these natural features.	Summary of the geographical features and significance of Ballina.	Oral questioning and presentation assessment.

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Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Paper, Pencils, Rulers, Internet Access, Interactive Whiteboard, Maps of Ballina.	Introduction to the mapping skills and Ballina's layout.	1. Reading and interpretation of Ballina's map. 2. Group work to draw a map of Ballina. 3. Presentation of their maps and explanation of the features they included.	Summary of the mapping skills and Ballina's layout.	Oral questioning and map drawing assessment.

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Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Internet Access, Interactive Whiteboard, Information about local flora and fauna.	Introduction to the biodiversity of Ballina and its importance.	1. Exploration and discussion about the local flora and fauna. 2. Research and presentation about the significance of biodiversity and its protection. 3. Brainstorming session for ideas to protect the biodiversity of Ballina.	Summary of the biodiversity importance and protection ideas.	Oral questioning and presentation assessment.

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Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 Minutes	Art Supplies (paint, brushes, paper), Pictures of Ballina's landscapes.	Introduction to the visual arts lesson using Ballina's landscape as inspiration.	1. Exploring and discussing the pictures of Ballina. 2. Creating their own art pieces inspired by Ballina. 3. Presentation of their art pieces and explanation of their inspiration.	Summary of the art lesson and appreciation of the students' art pieces.	Artwork assessment based on creativity and explanation.

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