Lesson Plan |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
1: History of Billeragh East Lyrebarry Co. Cork |
60 minutes |
History books, Internet access |
Discuss about different places in Ireland and introduce Billeragh East Lyrebarry Co. Cork. |
Activity1: Research on the history of the place. Activity2: Discuss about the logainm of the placename. Activity3: Create a timeline of important historical events of the place. |
Summarize the history and discuss the importance of history for a place. |
Quiz to assess their understanding of the history. |
2: Notable Person from the area |
60 minutes |
Biographies, Internet access |
Discuss what makes a person notable and introduce the notable person from the area. |
Activity1: Research on the notable person. Activity2: Discuss the contribution of the person to the area. Activity3: Role-play the life of the notable person. |
Summarize the life and achievements of the notable person. |
Written assignment on the notable person. |
3: Natural Geography of the Area |
60 minutes |
Maps, Internet access, Field trip if possible |
Introduce the geographical features of Billeragh East Lyrebarry Co. Cork. |
Activity1: Identify the geographical features on a map. Activity2: Discuss how these features impact the life of the people in the area. Activity3: If possible, visit the place. |
Summarize the geographical features and their importance. |
Quiz on geographical features of the place. |
4: Mapping Skills |
60 minutes |
Maps, rulers, pencils |
Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. |
Activity1: Draw a map of the area. Activity2: Identify important landmarks on the map. Activity3: Discuss how to use a map for navigation. |
Summarize the importance of maps and how to use them. |
Assess the maps drawn by the students. |
5: Biodiversity Lesson |
60 minutes |
Field trip, Internet access |
Discuss the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
Activity1: Explore the area for different species of plants and animals. Activity2: Discuss the importance of these species for the ecosystem. Activity3: Discuss ways to protect the biodiversity. |
Summarize the biodiversity of the area and the need for its protection. |
Written assignment on the biodiversity of the area and ways to protect it. |
6: Visual Arts Lesson |
60 minutes |
Art supplies |
Discuss how nature can inspire art. |
Activity1: Choose a feature of the area to draw/paint. Activity2: Discuss how the feature chosen can be represented in art. Activity3: Create the artwork. |
Discuss the artworks created and how they represent the area. |
Assess the artwork and the thought process behind it. |