Lesson |
Time allocation |
Resources needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
1: History of Baurstookeen Golden Co. Tipperary |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet resources, Interactive whiteboard |
Introduce the history of Baurstookeen Golden Co. Tipperary and explain the origin of its name. |
1) Discussion on the history of the area.
2) Research activity on the name origin.
3) Group presentation of findings. |
Recap on the history and name origin of Baurstookeen Golden Co. Tipperary. |
Group presentation and class discussion. |
2: Notable person from the area |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet resources |
Introduce a notable person from the area (or nearby). |
1) Research activity on the person's life.
2) Role play activity.
3) Group discussion on the person's impact on the area. |
Summarize the person's life and impact on the area. |
Role play and group discussion. |
3: Geography of the area |
60 minutes |
Maps, Internet resources, Interactive whiteboard |
Introduce the natural geography of Baurstookeen Golden Co. Tipperary. |
1) Exploration of maps.
2) Research activity on the area's geography.
3) Group discussion on the area's natural features. |
Recap on the area's natural geography. |
Group discussion and map reading. |
4: Mapping skills |
60 minutes |
Maps, Rulers, Colored pencils |
Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. |
1) Mapping activity of the local area.
2) Pair work on map reading.
3) Group discussion on map symbols and directions. |
Summarize the importance of mapping and map skills. |
Map creation and reading. |
5: Biodiversity of the area |
60 minutes |
Internet resources, Books, Field trip(optional) |
Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
1) Research activity on local biodiversity.
2) Discussion on protection of biodiversity.
3) Create a poster on protecting local biodiversity. |
Summarize the importance of biodiversity and its protection. |
Poster creation and group discussion. |
6: Visual arts lesson |
60 minutes |
Art supplies, Pictures of local area |
Introduce the concept of using local area as a stimulus for art. |
1) Discussion on how nature can inspire art.
2) Create a piece of art inspired by local area.
3) Group discussion and presentation of art pieces. |
Summarize the importance of art in expressing nature's beauty. |
Art creation and presentation. |