| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
| 1: History of Gorey Corporation Lands | 60 minutes | Books on local history, Internet access | Introduction to the history and meaning of the place name Gorey | Activity 1: Research and discuss the history of Gorey Activity 2: Explore the origins and meaning of the place name Activity 3: Discuss the changes in the area over time |
Recap of the day’s lesson and findings | Ask students to write a short paragraph about what they learned |
| 2: Notable Person from the Area | 60 minutes | Books, Internet access | Introduction to Colm Tóibín, a notable writer from the nearby town of Enniscorthy | Activity 1: Research about Tóibín’s life and works Activity 2: Read excerpts from his books Activity 3: Discuss his influence on Irish literature |
Recap of Tóibín’s life and influence | Ask students to write a report about Colm Tóibín |
| 3: Geography of the Area | 60 minutes | Maps, Internet access | Introduction to the geographical features of Gorey | Activity 1: Identify key geographical features on a map Activity 2: Discuss how these features have shaped the town Activity 3: Compare Gorey’s geography with that of other places |
Recap of Gorey’s geographical features and their significance | Ask students to draw a map of Gorey including its key geographical features |
| 4: Mapping Skills | 60 minutes | Blank maps, pencils, rulers | Introduction to map reading and drawing skills | Activity 1: Practice reading a map of Gorey Activity 2: Practice drawing a simple map Activity 3: A treasure hunt game using the maps |
Recap of the importance of map skills | Ask students to create their own map of Gorey |
| 5: Biodiversity and Conservation | 60 minutes | Books, Internet access | Introduction to the concept of biodiversity and its importance | Activity 1: Identify local plants and animals Activity 2: Discuss threats to biodiversity in Gorey Activity 3: Brainstorm ways to protect local biodiversity |
Recap of biodiversity in Gorey and how to protect it | Ask students to create a poster on biodiversity conservation in Gorey |
| 6: Visual Arts | 60 minutes | Art supplies of various kinds | Introduction to using local area as a stimulus for art | Activity 1: Sketch a local landmark Activity 2: Paint a local landscape Activity 3: Create a collage of local wildlife |
Recap of how our surroundings can inspire art | Display students’ artwork and have a class discussion about it |