Time Allocation: 1 hour

Resources Needed: History books on Clara Co. Offaly, Internet access, Flip chart and markers

Introduction: Start by asking if anyone knows about the history of Clara Co. Offaly. Discuss its significance and introduce the topic.

Development:

1. Read about the history of the area from a book or online resource.
2. Dive deeper into the meaning and history of the logainm of the place name Clara.
3. Create a timeline of significant historical events on a flip chart.

Conclusion: Summarize the main points about the history of Clara Co. Offaly and its logainm.

Assessment: Quiz on the learned material.

Time Allocation: 1 hour

Resources Needed: Biography of the chosen person, Internet access

Introduction: Introduce the notable person (for example, Irish footballer James McClean).

Development:

1. Read a biography of the person.
2. Discuss their achievements and contributions to the area.
3. Create a poster about the person with key facts and images.

Conclusion: Discuss why it is important to remember notable people from our area.

Assessment: Presentations of the posters.

Time Allocation: 1 hour

Resources Needed: Maps of the area, Internet access

Introduction: Discuss the natural geography of Clara.

Development:

1. Examine a map of Clara and identify key geographical features.
2. Research the importance of these features for the area.
3. Create a diorama of the area, highlighting its geographical features.

Conclusion: Discuss how the geography of Clara affects the lives of its residents.

Assessment: Oral explanation of the diorama.

Time Allocation: 1 hour

Resources Needed: Blank maps, pencils, rulers

Introduction: Discuss the importance of maps and skills involved in making them.

Development:

1. Provide a demonstration on how to draw a basic map of Clara.
2. Have students draw their own maps.
3. Pair students and have them describe directions on their maps to each other.

Conclusion: Discuss the importance and usefulness of maps.

Assessment: Evaluation of students' maps and their ability to give directions.

Time Allocation: 1 hour

Resources Needed: Internet access, local flora and fauna guidebook

Introduction: Discuss the concept of biodiversity and its importance.

Development:

1. Explore the local area for biodiversity, identifying different species.
2. Discuss the importance of each species to the ecosystem.
3. Brainstorm ways to protect the biodiversity of the area.

Conclusion: Highlight the importance of protecting biodiversity and the role we can play.

Assessment: Short essay on what they learned about biodiversity and its protection.

Time Allocation: 1.5 hours

Resources Needed: Art supplies (paints, brushes, paper)

Introduction: Discuss how the local area can inspire art.

Development:

1. Take a short walk or look at photos of the local area for inspiration.
2. Create a piece of art inspired by what they saw.
3. Share and discuss their art with the class.

Conclusion: Discuss the different ways the local area can be interpreted through art.

Assessment: Evaluation of the students' artwork and their explanation of it.