| Lesson Number | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 min | Books, Internet, Projector | Introduction to Ballyshaneduff Or The Derries Ballybrittas Co. Laois and it's history | Activity 1: Discussion about the history of the area Activity 2: Reading and analyzing historical documents Activity 3: Group work on the history of the placename |
Summary of the historical significance of the area | Oral questioning, Group presentation |
| 2 | 60 min | Books, Internet, Projector | Introduction to a notable person from the area | Activity 1: Reading about the person Activity 2: Presentation about the person's life Activity 3: Role-play based on the person's life events |
Summary of the person's contribution to the area or the country | Oral questioning, Role-play assessment |
| 3 | 60 min | Maps, Internet, Outdoor clothing | Introduction to the geographical features of the area | Activity 1: Identifying geographical features on a map Activity 2: Field trip to explore the geographical features Activity 3: Discussion about the importance of these features |
Summary of the geographical features and their importance | Map work, Oral questioning |
| 4 | 60 min | Maps, Internet, Art supplies | Introduction to mapping skills | Activity 1: Learning about different map symbols Activity 2: Drawing a map of the local area Activity 3: Adding symbols to the map |
Summary of the importance of maps and mapping skills | Map work, Oral questioning |
| 5 | 60 min | Internet, Outdoor clothing, Notebooks | Introduction to biodiversity and it's importance | Activity 1: Identifying different species in the local area Activity 2: Discussion on how to protect the local biodiversity Activity 3: Creating a plan for protecting local biodiversity |
Summary of the importance of biodiversity and its protection | Oral questioning, Project work |
| 6 | 60 min | Art supplies, Photographs/Drawings of the local area | Introduction to using the local area as a stimulus for creating art | Activity 1: Sketching/drawing/painting a scene from the local area Activity 2: Creating a collage using natural materials Activity 3: Discussing the art and the inspiration behind it |
Summary of the art created and the inspiration behind it | Artwork, Oral questioning |