Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
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40 minutes | Books and internet resources about Killinaboy's history | Introduce the history of Killinaboy, focusing on the meaning and history of the placename | Activity 1: Research the history of the placename and its significance.
Activity 2: Create a timeline of events related to the placename. Activity 3: Discuss how the area might have looked in the past based on its name. |
Wrap-up discussion on the history of Killinaboy and it's placename. | Assess students' understanding through their participation in class discussion and the quality of their timeline. |
40 minutes | Biographies and internet resources about notable people from Clare | Introduce a notable person from Clare area. | Activity 1: Write a paragraph about the person's life and achievements.
Activity 2: Draw a picture of the person and what they're known for. Activity 3: Discuss how the person's work has impacted the area. |
Wrap-up discussion on the impact of the notable person's work on the area. | Assess students' understanding through their written paragraph, drawing and participation in discussion. |
40 minutes | Geographic maps and internet resources about Killinaboy | Introduce the natural geography of Killinaboy. | Activity 1: Identify and label key natural features on a map of Killinaboy.
Activity 2: Discuss the formation of these natural features. Activity 3: Discuss how these features impact the lifestyle of people in the area. |
Wrap-up discussion on the importance of geography in our daily lives. | Assess students' understanding through their map labeling and participation in discussion. |
40 minutes | Blank maps, coloring materials | Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. | Activity 1: Draw a map of Killinaboy.
Activity 2: Mark and label significant landmarks on the map. Activity 3: Discuss the importance of accuracy in mapping. |
Wrap-up discussion on the skills they've learned and used in creating their maps. | Assess students' understanding through their map drawing and labeling accuracy. |
40 minutes | Books and internet resources about biodiversity in Killinaboy | Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. | Activity 1: Identify different species present in the area.
Activity 2: Discuss the role of each species in the ecosystem. Activity 3: Discuss ways to protect the biodiversity of the area. |
Wrap-up discussion on the importance of protecting biodiversity. | Assess students' understanding through their identification of species and participation in discussion. |
40 minutes | Art materials (paint, brushes, paper, etc.) | Introduce visual arts and how the local area can be a stimulus for creating art. | Activity 1: Sketch or paint a landscape or feature of Killinaboy.
Activity 2: Discuss their artwork and their choice of subject. Activity 3: Discuss how the area inspires their artistic expression. |
Wrap-up discussion on how art can be used to express one's feelings and perspectives about a place. | Assess students' understanding through their artwork and participation in discussion. |