Time Allocation | 60 minutes |
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Resources | Books/Internet for research, whiteboard, markers |
Introduction | Introduce Ballynacourty, discuss its location and importance. |
Development | 1. Discuss the history of Ballynacourty. Discuss the origin of its name. 2. Split students into groups and have them research different time periods of Ballynacourty's history. 3. Have each group present their findings to the class. |
Conclusion | Summarize the key points from each group's presentation. |
Assessment | Quiz on Ballynacourty's history. |
Time Allocation | 60 minutes |
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Resources | Books/Internet for research, whiteboard, markers |
Introduction | Introduce a notable person from Ballynacourty or nearby. |
Development | 1. Discuss the contribution of the notable person to Ballynacourty or Ireland in general. 2. Have students create a timeline of the person's life. 3. Have students present their timelines and discuss the impact of the person's life events. |
Conclusion | Summarize the person's life and their contributions. |
Assessment | Quiz on the notable person. |
Time Allocation | 60 minutes |
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Resources | Maps, Internet for research, whiteboard, markers |
Introduction | Discuss the geography of Ballynacourty. |
Development | 1. Show students a map of Ballynacourty. Discuss its physical features like rivers, mountains etc. 2. Have students research about these physical features. 3. Discuss the impact of these physical features on the area's lifestyle and economy. |
Conclusion | Summarize the geography of Ballynacourty and its impact. |
Assessment | Quiz on the geography of Ballynacourty. |
Time Allocation | 60 minutes |
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Resources | Blank maps, markers, rulers |
Introduction | Explain the importance of reading and creating maps. |
Development | 1. Show students a map of Ballynacourty and discuss its key features. 2. Have students create their own maps of Ballynacourty, marking its key features. 3. Discuss different types of maps and how they serve different purposes. |
Conclusion | Review the maps created by the students and discuss their key features. |
Assessment | Assess the students' maps for accuracy and completeness. |
Time Allocation | 60 minutes |
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Resources | Internet for research, whiteboard, markers |
Introduction | Discuss the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
Development | 1. Discuss the biodiversity in Ballynacourty, including its flora and fauna. 2. Have students research and present on one species found in Ballynacourty. 3. Discuss ways to protect and enhance biodiversity in Ballynacourty. |
Conclusion | Summarize the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it. |
Assessment | Quiz on biodiversity in Ballynacourty. |
Time Allocation | 60 minutes |
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Resources | Art supplies (paints, brushes, paper etc) |
Introduction | Discuss how local areas can inspire art. |
Development | 1. Show students pictures of Ballynacourty and discuss what makes it unique. 2. Have students create their own artwork inspired by Ballynacourty. 3. Have students present their artwork and explain what inspired them. |
Conclusion | Discuss the different ways Ballynacourty inspired the students' artwork. |
Assessment | Assess the students' artwork and their explanation of their inspiration. |