Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
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1: History of Drumoghill Manorcunningham | 60 mins | Books, internet access for research | Introduction to the history of the area, focusing on the logainm of the placename |
Activity 1: Research and discuss the origin and meaning of the placename Activity 2: Timeline creation of key historical events in the area Activity 3: Role-play of a significant historical event |
Recap of the history of the area and its significance | Group discussion and individual presentation of findings |
2: Notable Person | 60 mins | Biography books, internet access for research | Introduction to a notable person from or near the area |
Activity 1: Research and create a poster about the person’s life Activity 2: Write and perform a short play based on a significant event in the person’s life Activity 3: Write a diary entry from the perspective of the notable person |
Overview of the person’s contribution and impact | Group work, oral presentation, and individual written work |
3: Geography of the area | 60 mins | Maps, pictures of local geography, field trip if possible | Introduction to the geographical features of the area |
Activity 1: Draw and label a map of the area Activity 2: Create a 3D model of the local geography Activity 3: Discuss the importance of these features to the local area |
Review of geographical features and their importance | Group discussion, map and model creation |
4: Mapping Skills | 60 mins | Blank maps, colored markers, rulers | Introduction to basic mapping skills |
Activity 1: Draw a map of the school grounds Activity 2: Draw a map from school to home Activity 3: Map a fictional treasure hunt in the local area |
Review of maps and their importance in daily life | Individual work on map creation |
5: Biodiversity and Protection | 60 mins | Field trip items, local plants and animals guidebook | Introduction to the concept of biodiversity and why it is important |
Activity 1: Identify local plants and animals during a field trip Activity 2: Discuss the importance of protecting these species Activity 3: Create a poster campaign for protecting local biodiversity |
Review of local biodiversity and conservation efforts | Group discussion, field trip observations, poster campaign creation |
6: Visual Arts Lesson | 60 mins | Art supplies, pictures of local area | Introduction to using the local area as an inspiration for art |
Activity 1: Draw or paint a local landscape Activity 2: Create a collage using local materials Activity 3: Sculpt a local animal or geographical feature |
Review of how local area can inspire art | Individual art creation and group art showcase |