60 minutes |
Books about Fettercairn Dublin, internet access |
Introduction to the history of Fettercairn Dublin, focusing on the logainm of the placename. |
Activity 1: Class discussion about the history. Activity 2: Research project about the logainm of the placename. Activity 3: Presentation about their findings. |
Summary of the history of Fettercairn Dublin and its placename |
Assess the research project and the presentation |
60 minutes |
Biographies of notable person, internet access |
Introduction to a notable person from the area |
Activity 1: Discussion about the notable person. Activity 2: Research project about the notable person. Activity 3: Role-play of a day in the life of the notable person. |
Summary of the notable person's contributions and importance |
Assess the research project and the role-play |
60 minutes |
Maps and photos of Fettercairn Dublin, internet access |
Introduction to the natural geography of Fettercairn Dublin |
Activity 1: Class discussion about the geography. Activity 2: Research project about the natural geography. Activity 3: Presentation about their findings. |
Summary of the natural geography of Fettercairn Dublin |
Assess the research project and the presentation |
60 minutes |
Maps of Fettercairn Dublin, drawing materials |
Introduction to mapping skills |
Activity 1: Class discussion about maps. Activity 2: Draw a map of Fettercairn Dublin. Activity 3: Present their maps to the class. |
Summary of mapping skills and their importance |
Assess the maps and presentations |
60 minutes |
Books about biodiversity, internet access |
Introduction to biodiversity in Fettercairn Dublin |
Activity 1: Class discussion about biodiversity. Activity 2: Research project about local biodiversity. Activity 3: Presentation about their findings. |
Summary of biodiversity in Fettercairn Dublin and its importance |
Assess the research project and presentation |
60 minutes |
Art supplies, photos of Fettercairn Dublin |
Introduction to using the local area as an inspiration for art |
Activity 1: Class discussion about art. Activity 2: Create a piece of art inspired by Fettercairn Dublin. Activity 3: Present their artwork to the class. |
Summary of how local areas can inspire art |
Assess the artwork and presentations |