| Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 1: History of Ballydowny Killarney |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet, Maps |
Introduction to the history of Ballydowny Killarney |
Children will explore the history of the area, focusing on the placename's logainm. Activities: Research, Group Discussion, Presentation |
Summarizing the history of Ballydowny Killarney |
Oral and written feedback, Presentation skills |
| 2: Notable Person from the area |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet |
Introduction to a notable person from the area |
Children will study and discuss the person's life and contribution. Activities: Research, Biography writing, Role-play |
Reflection on the person's impact on the area |
Written biography, Role-play performance |
| 3: Geography of the area |
60 minutes |
Maps, Internet |
Introduction to the geographical features of Ballydowny Killarney |
Children will explore the area's rivers, mountains, lakes. Activities: Map study, Field trip, Drawing |
Summarizing the geographical features of the area |
Oral and written feedback, Drawing |
| 4: Mapping skills of the area |
60 minutes |
Maps, Compass, Ruler |
Introduction to map-reading |
Children will practice mapping the area. Activities: Map drawing, Compass reading, Distance measuring |
Discussion on the importance of mapping skills |
Map drawing, Compass reading, Distance measuring |
| 5: Biodiversity of the area |
60 minutes |
Internet, Field trip essentials |
Introduction to biodiversity and its importance |
Children will explore local biodiversity and discuss protection. Activities: Field trip, Species identification, Brainstorming |
Reflection on the importance of protecting biodiversity |
Species identification, Protection ideas |
| 6: Visual arts inspired by the area |
60 minutes |
Art supplies |
Introduction to using the local area as art inspiration |
Children will create art inspired by Ballydowny Killarney. Activities: Sketching, Painting, Collage making |
Exhibition and discussion of the created artworks |
Artwork, Creativity, Technique |
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Please note that you need to replace the Internet, book references and field trip essentials with actual resources you have. Also, you may need to adjust the time allocation based on your class's pace.