Lesson 1	Time Allocation: 1 hour	Resources Needed: History books, Internet access, Art supplies	Introduction: Begin the class by discussing what history means and why it's important. Briefly touch on the history of Ireland and then focus on Caherbullig, Co. Kerry.	Development: Activity 1: Children will do a research project on the history of Caherbullig. Activity 2: Create a timeline of significant events in Caherbullig’s history. Activity 3: Draw a picture of what they think Caherbullig might have looked like in the past.	Conclusion: Discuss the importance of understanding our past and how it shapes our present and future. Have students share what they learned about Caherbullig.	Assessment: Evaluate the research project, timeline, and drawing for understanding of the history of Caherbullig.
Lesson 2	Time Allocation: 1 hour	Resources Needed: Internet access, biographies	Introduction: Discuss what makes a person notable and the importance of role models.	Development: Activity 1: Children will research a notable person from the area. Activity 2: Write a short biography about the person. Activity 3: Draw a portrait of the person.	Conclusion: Discuss the characteristics that made the person notable. Have students share what they learned.	Assessment: Evaluate the biography and portrait for understanding of the notable person.
Lesson 3	Time Allocation: 1 hour	Resources Needed: Maps, Internet access	Introduction: Discuss the different types of natural geographical features.	Development: Activity 1: Identify the geographical features of Caherbullig on a map. Activity 2: Research about each of these features. Activity 3: Draw a picture of one of the features.	Conclusion: Discuss the importance of geography in our daily lives. Have students share what they learned.	Assessment: Evaluate the map identification, research, and drawing for understanding of the geography of Caherbullig.
Lesson 4	Time Allocation: 1 hour	Resources Needed: Maps, Art supplies	Introduction: Discuss the importance of maps and the skills needed to read and create them.	Development: Activity 1: Children will create their own map of Caherbullig. Activity 2: Compare their map with a real map. Activity 3: Draw a picture of Caherbullig based on their map.	Conclusion: Discuss the importance of accurate mapping. Have students share what they learned.	Assessment: Evaluate the map, comparison, and drawing for understanding of mapping skills.
Lesson 5	Time Allocation: 1 hour	Resources Needed: Internet access, Field guides	Introduction: Discuss the concept of biodiversity and its importance.	Development: Activity 1: Children will research the biodiversity of Caherbullig. Activity 2: Discuss ways to protect the local biodiversity. Activity 3: Draw a picture of a local plant or animal.	Conclusion: Discuss the importance of protecting biodiversity. Have students share what they learned.	Assessment: Evaluate the research, discussion, and drawing for understanding of biodiversity.
Lesson 6	Time Allocation: 1 hour	Resources Needed: Art supplies	Introduction: Discuss different forms of visual art and how they can be inspired by our surroundings.	Development: Activity 1: Children will create a piece of art inspired by Caherbullig. Activity 2: Discuss their artwork and what inspired them. Activity 3: Display their artwork in the classroom.	Conclusion: Discuss the importance of art in our lives. Have students share what they learned.	Assessment: Evaluate the artwork, discussion, and display for understanding of art.