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. |