Lesson 1: Discovering Constance Markievicz Objective: The child should find out the historical figure Constance Markievicz, where and when they lived, and what they are famous for. | Time allocation | Resources needed | |-----------------|-------------------------| | 45 minutes | Whiteboard | | | Markers | | | Pictures of Constance | | | Markievicz | Introduction: - Show pictures of Constance Markievicz and ask the children if they recognize her. - Explain that Constance Markievicz was an important historical figure from Ireland. - Ask the children what they know about her (if anything) and write their ideas on the whiteboard. Development: - Provide a brief overview of Constance Markievicz's life, including where and when she lived. - Discuss the important role she played in the Irish independence movement and her involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising. - Explain that she was the first woman elected to the British Parliament but didn't take her seat as a protest against British rule in Ireland. - Show pictures of significant events and places related to Constance Markievicz's life. Conclusion: - Recap the main points about Constance Markievicz and why she is a significant historical figure. - Encourage the children to ask any questions they may have. Assessment: - Ask the children to write a short paragraph about what they learned about Constance Markievicz during the lesson. Lesson 2: Exploring Constance Markievicz's Contributions Objective: The child should explore the historical figure Constance Markievicz's contributions to society and culture. Children should discuss the impact the figure had on their time and how their work has influenced the world. | Time allocation | Resources needed | |-----------------|-----------------------------------| | 45 minutes | Whiteboard | | | Markers | | | Pictures of Constance Markievicz | | | Art supplies (paper, colors, etc.)| Introduction: - Recap the previous lesson about Constance Markievicz. - Ask the children if they remember any contributions she made to society and culture. Development: - Discuss in detail the impact Constance Markievicz had on her time, particularly in the fight for Irish independence. - Talk about her involvement in the arts and her dedication to promoting Irish culture. - Show pictures of significant events and cultural activities she participated in. - Engage the children in a discussion about how her work has influenced the world today. Conclusion: - Summarize the contributions of Constance Markievicz and how they continue to impact society. - Ask the children to share their thoughts on how they can contribute to society in a positive way. Assessment: - Ask the children to create a piece of artwork inspired by Constance Markievicz's contributions to society and culture. Lesson 3: Connecting Constance Markievicz to My Life Objective: The child should connect the historical figure Constance Markievicz to their own life. | Time allocation | Resources needed | |-----------------|------------------| | 45 minutes | Whiteboard | | | Markers | Introduction: - Recap the previous lessons about Constance Markievicz. - Ask the children if they can think of any connections between her life and their own. Development: - Facilitate a discussion about how Constance Markievicz's fight for independence relates to the children's sense of freedom and independence. - Discuss the importance of standing up for what they believe in, just like Constance Markievicz did. - Encourage the children to share any personal connections they can make to her story. Conclusion: - Summarize the connections made between Constance Markievicz's life and the children's lives. - Ask the children to reflect on how they can make a positive impact on their own communities. Assessment: - Ask the children to write a short paragraph about how they can apply the lessons learned from Constance Markievicz to their own lives. Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Constance Markievicz's Life Objective: The child should design a timeline of the life of the historical figure Constance Markievicz. | Time allocation | Resources needed | |-----------------|------------------------------| | 60 minutes | Whiteboard | | | Markers | | | Construction paper or poster | | | Pictures of Constance | | | Markievicz | Introduction: - Show pictures of Constance Markievicz and briefly recap what the children have learned about her so far. - Explain the purpose of creating a timeline to visually represent her life. Development: - Discuss the concept of a timeline and how it helps organize events in chronological order. - Guide the children in brainstorming key events and milestones in Constance Markievicz's life. - Write these events on the whiteboard and encourage the children to add any additional details they remember. Conclusion: - Distribute construction paper or posters to the children. - Instruct them to create a timeline of Constance Markievicz's life using the events discussed. - Encourage them to include pictures and captions to enhance their timelines. Assessment: - Assess the timelines created by the children based on accuracy, inclusion of key events, and creativity in presentation.