Lesson 1 - History of Dodder Valley Park |
Time Allocation: 60 Minutes |
Resources: History books, Internet, Projector for presentations |
Introduction: Briefly introduce the history of Dodder Valley Park and the origin of its placename. |
Development:
- Activity 1: Research about the history of the park and its placename.
- Activity 2: Create a timeline of the park's history.
- Activity 3: Present their findings to the class.
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Conclusion: Summarize the history of the park and discuss its significance. |
Assessment: Check pupils' understanding through Q&A and by reviewing their presentations. |
Lesson 2 - Notable Person from Dodder Valley |
Time Allocation: 60 Minutes |
Resources: Biography books, Internet, Posters for presentations |
Introduction: Introduce the notable person from the Dodder Valley area. |
Development:
- Activity 1: Research about the notable person's life.
- Activity 2: Create a poster about the person's achievements.
- Activity 3: Present their findings to the class.
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Conclusion: Discuss the person's impact on Dodder Valley or the larger society. |
Assessment: Check pupils' understanding through Q&A and by reviewing their presentations. |
Lesson 3 - Geography of Dodder Valley |
Time Allocation: 60 Minutes |
Resources: Maps, Atlases, Internet |
Introduction: Introduce the natural geography of Dodder Valley. |
Development:
- Activity 1: Identify and label geographical features on a map.
- Activity 2: Discuss how these features might affect the lives of the people.
- Activity 3: Construct a 3D model of the terrain.
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Conclusion: Summarize the main geographical features of Dodder Valley. |
Assessment: Check pupils' understanding through Q&A and by reviewing their models. |
Lesson 4 - Mapping Dodder Valley |
Time Allocation: 60 Minutes |
Resources: Maps, Atlases, Internet, Art supplies |
Introduction: Explain the importance of mapping skills. |
Development:
- Activity 1: Demonstrate how to read and interpret a map.
- Activity 2: Pupils draw their own map of Dodder Valley.
- Activity 3: Share and discuss their maps with the class.
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Conclusion: Discuss how mapping skills are used in everyday life. |
Assessment: Check pupils' understanding through Q&A and by reviewing their maps. |
Lesson 5 - Biodiversity in Dodder Valley |
Time Allocation: 60 Minutes |
Resources: Field guides, Internet, Notebooks |
Introduction: Explain the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
Development:
- Activity 1: Identify and record different species in the park.
- Activity 2: Discuss ways to protect the park's biodiversity.
- Activity 3: Create a poster campaign for biodiversity protection.
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Conclusion: Discuss the importance of protecting biodiversity. |
Assessment: Check pupils' understanding through Q&A and by reviewing their posters. |
Lesson 6 - Art Inspired by Dodder Valley |
Time Allocation: 60 Minutes |
Resources: Art supplies, Cameras, Sketchbooks |
Introduction: Explain how nature can inspire art. |
Development:
- Activity 1: Sketch or photograph a scene from the park.
- Activity 2: Create an artwork based on their sketch or photo.
- Activity 3: Display and discuss their artwork with the class.
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Conclusion: Discuss how the local area can inspire creativity. |
Assessment: Check pupils' understanding through Q&A and by reviewing their art. |