Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
History Lesson: Inisheer Co. Galway |
60 Minutes |
Books about Inisheer, Map of Inisheer, Internet Access |
Introduce Inisheer and its history, focusing on the logainm of the placename. |
1. Discuss the history of the area. 2. Identify the meaning and history of the placename. 3. Explore the culture and traditions related to the placename. |
Summarize the history and importance of Inisheer's placename. |
Children will be assessed based on participation and understanding of the history. |
History Lesson: Notable Person |
60 Minutes |
Biographies of notable people, Internet Access |
Introduce a notable person from the area. |
1. Discuss the person's life and achievements. 2. Explore the impact of the person on the area. 3. Create a timeline of the person's life. |
Summarize the person's contributions and why they are notable. |
Children will be assessed based on participation and understanding of the person's life and impact. |
Geography Lesson: Natural Geography |
60 Minutes |
Map of Inisheer, Books about Inisheer's geography, Internet Access |
Introduce Inisheer's natural geography. |
1. Discuss the natural features (rivers, mountains, etc.). 2. Explore the importance of these features. 3. Create a model or draw a map of the area. |
Summarize the role and importance of natural geography in Inisheer. |
Children will be assessed based on participation and understanding of the natural geography. |
Geography Lesson: Mapping Skills |
60 Minutes |
Blank maps, Colored pencils, Rulers |
Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. |
1. Teach children how to use a map. 2. Have children create their own maps of Inisheer. 3. Discuss the importance of accuracy in mapping. |
Summarize the importance of maps and mapping skills. |
Children will be assessed based on participation and accuracy of their maps. |
Biodiversity Lesson: Protecting the Local Area |
60 Minutes |
Books about biodiversity, Internet Access, Field Guide |
Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
1. Discuss different species found in Inisheer. 2. Explore the importance of protecting biodiversity. 3. Brainstorm ways to protect local biodiversity. |
Summarize the importance of biodiversity and protecting it. |
Children will be assessed based on participation and understanding of biodiversity. |
Visual Arts Lesson: Inisheer Inspired Art |
60 Minutes |
Art supplies (paint, colored pencils, etc.), Pictures of Inisheer |
Introduce the concept of using the local area as inspiration for art. |
1. Discuss different ways to interpret and represent Inisheer. 2. Have children create their own art inspired by Inisheer. 3. Discuss different art pieces and interpretations. |
Summarize the importance of art and how it can represent a place. |
Children will be assessed based on participation and creativity of their art pieces. |