Lesson 1 Objective 1
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Biography of Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, pictures of Fionnuala Ní Aoláin
Introduction:

Welcome the students and introduce the topic of inspirational women. Show a picture of Fionnuala Ní Aoláin and ask if anyone knows who she is.

Development:

Read aloud the biography of Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, highlighting key information such as where and when she lived, and what she is famous for. Discuss the information with the students and answer any questions they may have.

Conclusion:

Recap the main points about Fionnuala Ní Aoláin and her achievements. Encourage students to share their thoughts and reflections on what they have learned.

Assessment:

Ask students to write a short paragraph or draw a picture summarizing what they have learned about Fionnuala Ní Aoláin.

Lesson 2 Objective 2
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Articles or videos about Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's contributions, art supplies
Introduction:

Recap the previous lesson and ask students if they remember any of Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's achievements. Introduce the concept of contributions to society and culture.

Development:

Provide articles or videos that highlight Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's contributions to society and culture. Discuss the impact she had on her time and how her work has influenced the world. Encourage students to share their thoughts and opinions on her contributions.

Engage students in an art activity where they create a visual representation of one of Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's contributions.

Conclusion:

Allow students to share their artwork and explain the connection to Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's contributions. Discuss as a class the importance of recognizing and appreciating the contributions of inspirational women.

Assessment:

Assess students' artwork based on creativity and connection to Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's contributions.

Lesson 3 Objective 3
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers, sticky notes
Introduction:

Recap the previous lessons and ask students to reflect on how Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's achievements and contributions relate to their own lives.

Development:

Create a chart with two columns: "Fionnuala Ní Aoláin" and "My Life". Discuss with students how they can connect Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's experiences and work to their own lives. Have students write or draw their connections on sticky notes and place them under the respective columns on the chart.

Conclusion:

Review the chart and discuss the similarities and differences between Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's life and the students' lives. Emphasize the importance of being inspired by others and finding connections to their own lives.

Assessment:

Observe students' participation in the discussion and their ability to make connections between Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's life and their own.

Lesson 4 Objective 4
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Worksheets with Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's key life events, markers or colored pencils
Introduction:

Review the concept of a timeline and explain its purpose in organizing events in chronological order.

Development:

Distribute the worksheets with Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's key life events. Have students cut and arrange the events in chronological order to create a timeline. They can use markers or colored pencils to decorate and label the timeline.

Conclusion:

Allow students to share their timelines and explain the significance of each event. Discuss as a class the importance of understanding the sequence of events in a person's life.

Assessment:

Assess students' timelines based on accuracy and organization of the events.

Note: The remaining two lessons can be continued from Lesson 4 or you can repeat any of the previous lessons depending on the needs and progress of the students.