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60 minutes Books, Internet, Projector Introduce the area of Carrowcastle Co. Mayo F26 N20T and ask the children what they already know about it.
  • Activity 1: Discuss the history of the logainm of the placename. Get the children to research the origin and meaning of the name.
  • Activity 2: Show a documentary about the history of the area. Let the children take notes on important points.
  • Activity 3: Let the children create a timeline of the area's history using the information they have learned.
 Recap the history of the area and its significance. Check the children's timelines and notes for understanding and accuracy.
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60 minutes Books, Internet, Projector Introduce a notable person from the area.
  • Activity 1: Discuss the life and achievements of the notable person. Have the children research more about them.
  • Activity 2: Show a documentary or read a biography about the person. Let the children take notes on important points.
  • Activity 3: Let the children create a presentation about the person using the information they have learned.
 Recap the life and achievements of the notable person. Check the children's presentation and notes for understanding and accuracy.
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60 minutes Maps, Internet, Projector Introduce the natural geography of the area.
  • Activity 1: Discuss the different geographical features of the area. Have the children research more about them.
  • Activity 2: Show a documentary or use a map to explain the geographical features. Let the children take notes on important points.
  • Activity 3: Let the children create a model or a drawing of the geographical features using the information they have learned.
 Recap the geographical features of the area. Check the children's models/drawings and notes for understanding and accuracy.
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60 minutes Maps, Pencils, Internet Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance.
  • Activity 1: Discuss the basic elements of a map. Have the children identify these elements on a map of the area.
  • Activity 2: Give the children a blank map of the area and have them fill in the main features.
  • Activity 3: Let the children create their own maps of the area using the information they have learned.
 Recap the importance of mapping and the main features of the area's map. Check the children's maps for understanding and accuracy.
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60 minutes Books, Internet, Projector Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance.
  • Activity 1: Discuss the different types of biodiversity in the area. Have the children research more about them.
  • Activity 2: Show a documentary about the biodiversity of the area. Let the children take notes on important points.
  • Activity 3: Let the children create a presentation about the biodiversity and ways to protect it using the information they have learned.
 Recap the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it. Check the children's presentations and notes for understanding and accuracy.
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60 minutes Art supplies Introduce the concept of using the local area as a stimulus for creating art.
  • Activity 1: Discuss different ways to represent the area in art. Have the children brainstorm ideas.
  • Activity 2: Let the children create their own piece of art that represents the area.
  • Activity 3: Allow the children to present their artwork and explain their inspiration and choices.
 Recap the importance of using the local area as a stimulus for creating art. Check the children's artworks and presentations for understanding and creativity.
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