Lesson 1: History of Dunboyne Co. Meath
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| Time allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 60 minutes |
History books, Internet access, Projector |
Start with a brief discussion about the history of Ireland and lead the conversation towards Dunboyne. |
Activity 1: Group discussion about the history of Dunboyne.
Activity 2: Research project about the logainm of the placename.
Activity 3: Presentation about the historical events that took place in Dunboyne. |
Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students to share their thoughts. |
Assess the presentations and group discussions. Assign a research homework about a historical event in Dunboyne. |
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Lesson 2: Notable person from Dunboyne Co. Meath
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| Time allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 60 minutes |
Biography books, Internet access |
Introduce the notable person and discuss their life and achievements. |
Activity 1: Group discussion about the notable person's contributions.
Activity 2: Research project about the person's life.
Activity 3: Role play of a significant event in the person's life. |
Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students to share their thoughts. |
Assess the role play and group discussions. Assign a biography homework about the notable person. |
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Lesson 3: Geography of Dunboyne Co. Meath
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| Time allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 60 minutes |
Maps, Internet access, Projector |
Introduce the topography of Dunboyne and its surrounding areas. |
Activity 1: Identifying geographical features on a map.
Activity 2: Group discussion about the importance of these features.
Activity 3: Research project about a specific geographical feature. |
Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students to share their thoughts. |
Assess the research projects and group discussions. Assign a homework about a geographical feature not covered in class. |
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Lesson 4: Mapping Skills
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| Time allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 60 minutes |
Maps, Pencils, Rulers |
Introduce the concept of maps and their uses. |
Activity 1: Draw a map of Dunboyne.
Activity 2: Identify key landmarks on the map.
Activity 3: Use the map to navigate around the school. |
Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students to share their thoughts. |
Assess the maps and the navigation skills. Assign a homework to draw a map of their neighborhood. |
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Lesson 5: Biodiversity and Conservation
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| Time allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 60 minutes |
Internet access, Projector |
Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
Activity 1: Group discussion about local biodiversity.
Activity 2: Research project about a local species.
Activity 3: Brainstorming session for ideas to protect local biodiversity. |
Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students to share their thoughts. |
Assess the research projects and ideas. Assign a homework to implement one of the conservation ideas. |
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Lesson 6: Art Inspired by Local Area
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| Time allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 60 minutes |
Art supplies |
Introduce the activity and discuss how the local area can inspire art. |
Activity 1: Sketch a local landmark.
Activity 2: Paint a local species.
Activity 3: Create a collage of local scenes. |
Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students to share their thoughts. |
Assess the art works and the creativity. Assign a homework to create an art piece inspired by their favorite place in Dunboyne. |
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