| Lesson Plan | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: History of Edenderry Co. Offaly | 60 mins | Local history books, Internet access | Brief discussion on the importance of understanding local history and introduction to Edenderry Co. Offaly. | Activity 1: Research on the history of the logainm of the placename. Activity 2: Create a timeline of Edenderry's history. Activity 3: Discuss the historical events that took place in the area. |
Summarize the key events in the history of Edenderry Co. Offaly. | Assess the children's understanding of the history of Edenderry Co. Offaly through a quiz. |
| Lesson 2: Notable Person - Ernest Shackleton | 60 mins | Books on Ernest Shackleton, Internet access | Introduction to the life and achievements of Ernest Shackleton, born close to Edenderry. | Activity 1: Research on the life of Ernest Shackleton. Activity 2: Discuss Shackleton's achievements and their impact. Activity 3: Draw a timeline of Shackleton's life. |
Summarize Shackleton's contributions and why they are significant. | Evaluate understanding through a short essay on Ernest Shackleton. |
| Lesson 3: Natural Geography of Edenderry Co. Offaly | 60 mins | Maps, Internet access | Introduction to the natural geography of Edenderry Co. Offaly. | Activity 1: Identify the natural features on a map of Edenderry. Activity 2: Discuss the importance of these features. Activity 3: Create a poster showcasing these features. |
Summarize the importance of preserving these natural features. | Assess understanding through a quiz on the natural geography of Edenderry. |
| Lesson 4: Mapping Skills | 60 mins | Maps of Edenderry, Pencils, Rulers | Introduction to mapping skills and their importance. | Activity 1: Identify key landmarks on a map of Edenderry. Activity 2: Draw their own map of Edenderry including these landmarks. Activity 3: Discuss the importance of accuracy in map-drawing. |
Summarize the key skills learned in mapping. | Assess understanding through evaluation of their maps. |
| Lesson 5: Biodiversity of Edenderry Co. Offaly | 60 mins | Books on local biodiversity, Internet access | Introduction to biodiversity and its importance. | Activity 1: Research the biodiversity in Edenderry. Activity 2: Discuss the importance of preserving this biodiversity. Activity 3: Create a poster on ways to protect local biodiversity. |
Summarize the importance of biodiversity and its preservation. | Assess understanding through a quiz on biodiversity in Edenderry. |
| Lesson 6: Visual Arts Lesson | 60 mins | Art supplies (paint, brushes, paper, etc.) | Introduction to using the local area as a stimulus for creating art. | Activity 1: Sketch a scene from Edenderry. Activity 2: Paint this scene using their preferred art medium. Activity 3: Display and discuss their artwork in class. |
Summarize the importance of using local surroundings as art inspiration. | Assess understanding through evaluation of their artworks. |