Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
1: History of Glannarouge East Béal na Bláth Co. Cork |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet, Map of Ireland |
Begin with the discussion about Ireland and locate Glannarouge East Béal na Bláth Co. Cork on the map. Introduce the topic by asking what they know about the area. |
1. Teach the history of the logainm of the placename.
2. Discuss the significant events in history of this area.
3. Discuss the impact of these events on the area's development. |
Summarize the lesson and ask students to share what they learned. |
Quiz on the history of the area. |
2: Notable Person from the Area |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet |
Introduce the person, discuss their background and why they are notable. |
1. Discuss the person's contribution to the area.
2. Discuss how this person has influenced the area.
3. Discuss the legacy of this person. |
Summarize the lesson and ask students to share what they learned. |
Write a short essay about the notable person. |
3: Geography of the Area |
60 minutes |
Map, Internet, Books |
Begin by introducing the geographical features of Glannarouge East Béal na Bláth Co. Cork. |
1. Explore the natural geography of the area including rivers, mountains, lakes, beaches.
2. Discuss how these geographical features influence the lifestyle of the people.
3. Discuss the effects of these geographical features on the area's ecosystem. |
Summarize the lesson and ask students to share what they learned. |
Quiz on the geographical features of the area. |
4: Mapping Skills |
60 minutes |
Map, Pencil, Paper |
Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. |
1. Give children tasks of mapping the area.
2. Discuss the key elements in a map.
3. Practise drawing a map of the area. |
Summarize the lesson and ask students to share what they learned. |
Assess the maps drawn by the students. |
5: Biodiversity |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet, Outdoor exploration tools |
Introduce biodiversity and its importance to the ecosystem. |
1. Explore the area for biodiversity.
2. Discuss the importance of protecting the local area.
3. Discuss ideas for protecting the biodiversity of the area. |
Summarize the lesson and ask students to share what they learned. |
Quiz on the biodiversity of the area and ways to protect it. |
6: Visual Arts |
60 minutes |
Art supplies |
Introduce the concept of using the local area as a stimulus for creating art. |
1. Discuss different art mediums.
2. Create a piece of art using the local area as inspiration.
3. Discuss the students' artwork and what they were trying to convey. |
Summarize the lesson and ask students to share what they learned. |
Assess the artwork created by the students. |