Lesson Number |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1 |
60 mins |
Books or online resources about local history, a whiteboard and markers |
Introduce Carrowntober Tobercurry and its historical significance. Discuss the meaning of the placename. |
Activities: 1. Group discussion about the history of the area. 2. Drawing or writing about their favorite historical aspect. 3. Role play - children act as historians exploring Carrowntober Tobercurry. |
Summarize the main points of the history of the area and the origin of the placename. |
Assess children's understanding through their participation in activities and their ability to recap the history of the area. |
Lesson 2 |
60 mins |
Biographies or online resources about a notable person from the area, a projector |
Introduce the notable person from the area and their contribution. |
Activities: 1. Group discussion about the person's life and contribution. 2. Children write a short biography of the person. 3. Role play - children act out significant events from the person's life. |
Summarize the notable person's life and their contribution to the area or society. |
Assess children's understanding through their participation in activities and their ability to recap the person's life and contribution. |
Lesson 3 |
60 mins |
Maps or online resources about the geography of the area, a whiteboard and markers |
Introduce the geographical features of Carrowntober Tobercurry. |
Activities: 1. Group discussion about the geographical features. 2. Drawing or labeling a map of the area. 3. Outdoor exploration - if possible, explore the local geography. |
Summarize the main geographical features of the area. |
Assess children's understanding through their participation in activities and their ability to recap the geographical features of the area. |
Lesson 4 |
60 mins |
Paper maps of the area, coloring pencils |
Explain the importance of maps and how to read them. Introduce the task of mapping Carrowntober Tobercurry. |
Activities: 1. Identifying key features on the map. 2. Coloring and labeling the map. 3. Creating a 3D model of the map using clay or playdough. |
Review the maps created by the children and discuss the importance of map reading skills. |
Assess the children's maps and their ability to identify key features. |
Lesson 5 |
60 mins |
Online resources about local biodiversity, magnifying glasses, notebooks |
Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. Discuss the local biodiversity in Carrowntober Tobercurry. |
Activities: 1. Observing local flora and fauna. 2. Writing or drawing about the local biodiversity. 3. Discussing ways to protect local biodiversity. |
Summarize the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it. |
Assess children's understanding through their participation in activities, their notes about local biodiversity, and their suggestions for protecting it. |
Lesson 6 |
60 mins |
Art supplies: paper, paint, brushes, colored pencils, etc |
Introduce the concept of using the local area as inspiration for art. Discuss different forms of visual art. |
Activities: 1. Drawing or painting a local landscape. 2. Creating a collage using natural materials. 3. Sculpting a local feature using clay or playdough. |
Discuss the children's artwork and how they were inspired by Carrowntober Tobercurry. |
Assess children's creativity, effort, and ability to articulate how their art was influenced by the local area. |