Lesson Plan	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: History of Drogheda Co. Louth	45 Minutes	History books, Internet access, Projector	Introduce the history of Drogheda and the meaning of its placename	Activity 1: Discuss the historical timeline of Drogheda. Activity 2: Research on the Internet about the history of Drogheda. Activity 3: Discuss the significance of the placename.	Review the importance of Drogheda in Ireland’s history and the significance of its placename.	Assess students through a short quiz about the history of Drogheda and the meaning of its placename.
Lesson 2: Notable Person from Drogheda	45 Minutes	Biographical books, Internet access	Introduce the notable person from Drogheda	Activity 1: Discuss the life and contributions of the notable person. Activity 2: Research on the Internet about the notable person. Activity 3: Role-play a day in the life of the notable person.	Review the contributions of the notable person to Drogheda and Ireland.	Assess students through a short written assignment about the notable person.
Lesson 3: Geography of Drogheda	45 Minutes	Geography books, Maps, Internet access	Introduce the geographical features of Drogheda	Activity 1: Discuss the rivers, mountains, lakes, and beaches of Drogheda. Activity 2: Research on the Internet about the geographical features of Drogheda. Activity 3: Draw and label a map of Drogheda’s geographical features.	Review the geographical features and their importance to the people of Drogheda.	Assess students through a short quiz about Drogheda's geographical features.
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills of Drogheda	45 Minutes	Maps, Pencils, Rulers	Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance	Activity 1: Discuss the elements of a map. Activity 2: Practice drawing a map of Drogheda. Activity 3: Use a ruler to measure distances on the map.	Review the importance of mapping skills and how they can be used in real life.	Assess students through a map drawing task of Drogheda.
Lesson 5: Biodiversity of Drogheda	45 Minutes	Biodiversity books, Internet access	Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance in Drogheda	Activity 1: Discuss the different species found in Drogheda. Activity 2: Research on the Internet about the biodiversity of Drogheda. Activity 3: Discuss ways to protect the biodiversity of Drogheda.	Review the importance of biodiversity and how it can be protected in Drogheda.	Assess students through a short written assignment about Drogheda's biodiversity and how to protect it.
Lesson 6: Visual Arts of Drogheda	45 Minutes	Art supplies, Pictures of Drogheda	Introduce Drogheda as an inspiration for visual arts	Activity 1: Discuss how Drogheda can inspire art. Activity 2: Draw or paint a scene from Drogheda. Activity 3: Create a sculpture inspired by Drogheda.	Review how Drogheda can be a source of inspiration for artists.	Assess students through an art project inspired by Drogheda.