| 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. |