Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
1: History of Beaverstown Donabate	60 minutes	Books, Internet access, Art supplies	Introduce the history of Beaverstown, focusing on the origins of its placename.	Activity 1: Research on the history of Beaverstown and its placename. Activity 2: Create a timeline of the area's history. Activity 3: Draw or paint a picture representing the area's history.	Recap on the history of Beaverstown and its placename.	Assess the students' understanding through their timeline and artwork.
2: Notable Person from the Area	60 minutes	Books, Internet access	Introduce a notable person from the nearby area, discussing their life and achievements.	Activity 1: Research more about the notable person. Activity 2: Write a biography of the person. Activity 3: Role-play an interview with the notable person.	Recap on the life and achievements of the notable person.	Assess the students' understanding through their biography and role-play.
3: Geography of the Area	60 minutes	Maps, Internet access	Introduce the natural geography of Beaverstown, discussing its rivers, mountains, lakes, and beaches.	Activity 1: Study a map of Beaverstown. Activity 2: Draw or paint a geographical feature of the area. Activity 3: Write a paragraph about the geographical feature they chose.	Recap on the geographical features of Beaverstown.	Assess the students' understanding through their map study, artwork, and paragraph.
4: Mapping Skills	60 minutes	Blank maps, Pencils, Rulers	Introduce mapping skills, focusing on the Beaverstown area.	Activity 1: Draw a map of Beaverstown, marking key features. Activity 2: Use a compass to find directions on their map. Activity 3: Create a key for their map.	Recap on the importance of mapping skills and how to use them.	Assess the students' understanding through their own maps.
5: Biodiversity of the Area	60 minutes	Books, Internet access, Notebooks, Pencils	Introduce the concept of biodiversity, focusing on Beaverstown's local environment.	Activity 1: Research the different species found in Beaverstown. Activity 2: Write a report on one species they find interesting. Activity 3: Discuss ideas on how to protect Beaverstown's biodiversity.	Recap on the importance of biodiversity and how to protect it.	Assess the students' understanding through their research and report.
6: Visual Arts	60 minutes	Art supplies	Introduce the idea of using the local area as a stimulus for creating art.	Activity 1: Sketch a scene from Beaverstown. Activity 2: Paint the scene they have sketched. Activity 3: Write a paragraph explaining their artwork.	Recap on how the local area can inspire our creativity.	Assess the students' understanding through their artwork and explanation.