Lesson Number Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
1 60 mins History books, Internet access Introduction to the history of Greystones Co. Wicklow, focusing on the origin of the place name. 1. Group discussion about the possible meanings of the place name. 2. Research on the internet or in books about the history of the place name. 3. Create a timeline of key events related to the place name. Summary of the history of the place name and its significance. Oral presentation about the history of the place name.
2 60 mins Biographies, Internet access Introduction to a notable person from Greystones Co. Wicklow, focusing on their life and achievements. 1. Group discussion about the person's life and achievements. 2. Research on the internet or in books about the person's life. 3. Create a poster or a presentation about the person. Summary of the person's life and achievements and their significance. Presentation or poster about the notable person.
3 60 mins Maps, Internet access Introduction to the natural geography of Greystones Co. Wicklow, focusing on rivers, mountains, lakes, beaches, etc. 1. Group discussion about the natural features of the area. 2. Research on the internet or in maps about the geography of the area. 3. Create a model or a drawing of the area's geography. Summary of the geography of the area and its significance. Model or drawing of the area's geography.
4 60 mins Maps, Pencils, Paper Introduction to map skills and a map of Greystones Co. Wicklow. 1. Discussion about map symbols and their meanings. 2. Practice reading and interpreting the map. 3. Task of creating their own map of the area. Summary of the map skills learned and their importance. Creation of their own map of the area.
5 60 mins Internet access, Local Environment Introduction to biodiversity and its importance, focusing on the local area. 1. Discussion about the importance of biodiversity. 2. Exploration of the local area for biodiversity. 3. Brainstorming ideas for protecting the local area's biodiversity. Summary of the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it. Presentation of their ideas for protecting the local area's biodiversity.
6 60 mins Art supplies Introduction to using the local area as a stimulus for creating a piece of art. 1. Discussion about the local area and its features. 2. Choosing a feature or a view of the area to draw or paint. 3. Creation of their art piece. Summary of the artistic process and the inspiration from the local area. Finished art piece inspired by the local area.