Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
1: History of Drumauna Co. Cavan |
1 hour |
Books on local history, Internet access |
Introduction to the history of Drumauna, focusing on the logainm of the place name. |
Activity 1: Research on the origin of the place name. Activity 2: Timeline creation of the history of Drumauna. Activity 3: Role-play of important historical events. |
Summary of the historical events and their significance to the area. |
Completion of activities, participation in discussion, accuracy of timeline. |
2: Notable Person from Drumauna |
1 hour |
Biographical resources, Internet access |
Introduction to a notable person from the area or nearby. |
Activity 1: Research on the person's life and contributions. Activity 2: Presentation on the person's life. Activity 3: Role-play of an interview with the person. |
Reflection on the person's impact on the area or Ireland as a whole. |
Completion of activities, accuracy of information, creativity in presentation or role-play. |
3: Geography of Drumauna |
1 hour |
Maps, Internet access |
Discussion on the geographical features of Drumauna. |
Activity 1: Identification of key geographical features. Activity 2: Creation of a 3D model of the area. Activity 3: Field trip to a local geographical feature. |
Summary of the geographical features and their significance to the area. |
Completion of activities, understanding of geographical features, accuracy of 3D model or field trip report. |
4: Mapping Skills |
1 hour |
Maps, compasses, rulers |
Introduction to mapping skills and their importance. |
Activity 1: Drawing a map of the school grounds. Activity 2: Orienteering exercise using a map and compass. Activity 3: Creating a map of Drumauna from memory. |
Reflection on the importance of mapping skills and their practical application. |
Completion of activities, accuracy of maps, participation in orienteering exercise. |
5: Biodiversity of Drumauna |
1 hour |
Field guides, magnifying glasses, notebooks |
Discussion on biodiversity and its importance to the local area. |
Activity 1: Scavenger hunt for different species. Activity 2: Creation of a biodiversity poster. Activity 3: Field trip to a local nature reserve. |
Reflection on the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it in Drumauna. |
Completion of activities, understanding of biodiversity, creativity in poster, participation in field trip. |
6: Visual Arts Inspired by Drumauna |
1 hour |
Art supplies, local photographs or scenery |
Introduction to using the local area as inspiration for art. |
Activity 1: Sketching a local landmark. Activity 2: Creating a collage of local flora and fauna. Activity 3: Painting a landscape of Drumauna. |
Gallery walk of the artwork created and reflection on the process. |
Completion of activities, creativity in artwork, understanding of using local scenery as inspiration. |