| Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 1: History of Ballynaroon Glounthaune Co. Cork |
60 Minutes |
Printed info sheets, internet access for research |
Brief overview of Ballynaroon Glounthaune Co. Cork's history |
- Discussion of the area's history
- Research activity on logainm of the placename
- Group activity to create a timeline of the area's history
|
Review of key historical facts about the area |
Class discussion and timeline review |
| 2: Notable Person from the Area |
60 Minutes |
Internet access, books about the notable person |
Introduction to the notable person |
- Discussion about the person's life and achievements
- Research activity on the person
- Role play activity based on the person's life
|
Summary of the notable person's contribution to the area |
Class discussion and role play evaluation |
| 3: Geography of the Area |
60 Minutes |
Maps of the area, images of geographical features |
Introduction to the geography of the area |
- Discussion about the area's geographical features
- Map analysis activity
- Outdoor exploration of the area (if possible)
|
Summary of the area's geographical features |
Map analysis and outdoor exploration review |
| 4: Mapping Skills |
60 Minutes |
Blank maps, pencils, rulers |
Introduction to mapping skills |
- Demonstration of how to draw a map
- Activity to draw a map of the area
- Peer review of the drawn maps
|
Review of the importance of mapping skills |
Map drawing and peer review evaluation |
| 5: Biodiversity |
60 Minutes |
Internet access, printed info sheets about local biodiversity |
Introduction to biodiversity |
- Discussion about local biodiversity
- Research activity about local biodiversity
- Discussion about how to protect local biodiversity
|
Summary of local biodiversity and its importance |
Class discussion and research review |
| 6: Visual Arts |
60 Minutes |
Art supplies |
Introduction to using the local area as art inspiration |
- Demonstration of how to use the local area for art inspiration
- Activity to create art inspired by the area
- Art showcase & peer review
|
Reflection on the use of the local area as an art inspiration |
Art showcase and peer review evaluation |