Lesson Plan |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: History of Irishtown, Co. Mayo |
45 minutes |
History books, internet access |
Introduction to the history of Irishtown and its logainm with a short storytelling session. |
1. Group discussion about the history.
2. Students research online about Irishtown's history.
3. Students prepare a short presentation on the history. |
Summary of the history of Irishtown, Co. Mayo. |
Oral Q&A and presentation assessment. |
Lesson 2: Notable Person from the Area |
45 minutes |
Biographies, internet access |
Introduction to a notable person from the area (or nearby) with a short video. |
1. Students research the notable person.
2. Role-play activity of the person's life.
3. Students make a timeline of the person's life. |
Summary of the notable person's life and achievements. |
Timeline assessment and role-play performance. |
Lesson 3: Natural Geography of Irishtown |
45 minutes |
Geography books, maps, internet access |
Introduction to the natural geography of Irishtown with a short documentary. |
1. Students identify different geographical features on the map.
2. Students research about these features.
3. Outdoor exploration activity (if possible). |
Summary of the natural geography of Irishtown, Co. Mayo. |
Map identification quiz and oral Q&A. |
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills of Irishtown |
45 minutes |
Maps, compasses, rulers |
Introduction to mapping skills with a demonstration. |
1. Students practice measuring distances on the map.
2. Students learn about compass directions.
3. Students create their own map of Irishtown. |
Summary of mapping skills and their importance. |
Map creation and compass direction quiz. |
Lesson 5: Biodiversity of Irishtown |
45 minutes |
Books on local flora and fauna, internet access |
Introduction to biodiversity with a short video. |
1. Students research local flora and fauna.
2. Discussion on the importance of protecting biodiversity.
3. Students brainstorm ideas for protecting local biodiversity. |
Summary of Irishtown's biodiversity and the importance of its protection. |
Oral Q&A and brainstorming assessment. |
Lesson 6: Art Inspired by Irishtown |
45 minutes |
Art supplies (paint, brushes, paper, etc.) |
Introduction to art inspired by local area with examples. |
1. Students sketch or paint a scene from Irishtown.
2. Students discuss their art pieces.
3. Students display their art in the classroom. |
Summary of how local areas can inspire art. |
Art piece assessment and discussion participation. |