Lesson Plan |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: History of Dromleigh South Bantry |
60 minutes |
Books or websites about the history of the area, Map of Dromleigh South Bantry |
Introduction to the history of Dromleigh South Bantry focusing on the logainm of the placename |
- Create a timeline of the area's history
- Explore the meaning and origin of the logainm
- Discuss the major historical events that occurred in the area
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Review the timeline and discuss how the area has changed over time |
Assessment through question and answer session |
Lesson 2: Notable Person from the area |
60 minutes |
Books or websites about the notable person |
Introduction to a notable person from the area |
- Discuss the life and achievements of the notable person
- Create a biography of the notable person
- Role play as the notable person
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Review the biography and discuss the impact of the notable person on the area |
Assessment through presentation of biography |
Lesson 3: Geography of the area |
60 minutes |
Map of the area, Pictures of geographical features |
Introduction to the geographical features of Dromleigh South Bantry |
- Identify and describe the geographical features on the map
- Discuss the formation and importance of the features
- Create a model of a geographical feature
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Review the geographical features and their importance |
Assessment through presentation of model |
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills |
60 minutes |
Map of the area, Blank paper, Pencils |
Introduction to mapping skills |
- Discuss the elements of a map
- Practice using a map to navigate the area
- Create a map of the area
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Review the maps created and discuss their accuracy |
Assessment through accuracy of the created map |
Lesson 5: Biodiversity |
60 minutes |
Pictures of local flora and fauna, Notebooks, Pencils |
Introduction to biodiversity in Dromleigh South Bantry |
- Discuss the concept of biodiversity and its importance
- Identify and describe local flora and fauna
- Discuss ways to protect and enhance local biodiversity
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Review the importance of biodiversity and discuss actions for its protection |
Assessment through question and answer session |
Lesson 6: Visual Arts |
60 minutes |
Art supplies, Pictures of local area |
Introduction to using the local area as a stimulus for art |
- Discuss the elements of art and how they can be inspired by the local area
- Create a piece of art using the local area as a stimulus
- Present and discuss the artwork created
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Review the artwork created and discuss how it represents the local area |
Assessment through presentation and discussion of artwork |