Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: History of Ballymacelligott Co. Kerry |
45 Minutes |
History books, Internet access, Projector |
Introduce the area and its historical significance. Discuss the meaning of the placename. |
- Activity 1: Research on the history of the area
- Activity 2: Group discussion on the placename's origin
- Activity 3: Present a slideshow on the area's history
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Summarize the history of the area and its placename's origin. |
Assess the children's understanding through a short quiz. |
Lesson 2: Notable person from the area |
45 Minutes |
Biographies, Internet access |
Introduce the notable person from the area. |
- Activity 1: Read a biography about the person
- Activity 2: Role play as the notable person
- Activity 3: Draw a timeline of the person's life
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Summarize the life and achievements of the notable person. |
Assess the children's understanding through a writing task. |
Lesson 3: Geography of the area |
45 Minutes |
Maps, Internet access, Field trip (if possible) |
Introduce the geographical features of the area. |
- Activity 1: Map study of the area
- Activity 2: Discussion on the area's geographical features
- Activity 3: Field trip to the area (if possible)
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Summarize the geographical features of the area. |
Assess the children's understanding through a short quiz or discussion. |
Lesson 4: Mapping skills |
45 Minutes |
Maps, Rulers, Pencils |
Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. |
- Activity 1: Draw a map of the area
- Activity 2: Identify landmarks on the map
- Activity 3: Use a compass to identify directions on the map
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Summarize the importance of mapping and how it's done. |
Assess the children's maps and their understanding of mapping skills. |
Lesson 5: Biodiversity |
45 Minutes |
Internet access, Field trip (if possible), Books on local flora and fauna |
Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
- Activity 1: Identify local species using books or the internet
- Activity 2: Discuss ways to protect local biodiversity
- Activity 3: Visit a local habitat (if possible)
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Summarize the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it. |
Assess the children's understanding through a short quiz or discussion. |
Lesson 6: Visual arts using local area as a stimulus |
45 Minutes |
Art supplies |
Introduce the concept of using the local area as inspiration for art. |
- Activity 1: Sketch a local landmark
- Activity 2: Paint a local landscape
- Activity 3: Create a collage using local materials
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Discuss the various art pieces created and how they were inspired by the local area. |
Assess the children's art pieces and their understanding of using local area as inspiration. |