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60 minutes | Books on the history of Killybegs, Internet access | Discussion about the history of Killybegs and the origin of its name |
1. Children read about the history of Killybegs 2. Children discuss the origin of the name Killybegs 3. Children create a timeline of important events in Killybegs history |
Recap of the lesson and discuss the importance of understanding local history | Check timelines and class discussions for understanding |
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60 minutes | Biographies of notable people from Killybegs, Internet access | Discussion about notable people from Killybegs |
1. Children read about a notable person from Killybegs 2. Children discuss the person's contribution to the local community or Ireland 3. Children write a short essay on the person |
Recap of the lesson and discuss the importance of individual contributions to community and country | Check essays and class discussions for understanding |
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60 minutes | Maps of Killybegs, photographs of local geography, Internet access | Introduction to the natural geography of Killybegs |
1. Children identify geographic features of Killybegs on a map 2. Children discuss the importance of these features to the local community 3. Children create a collage of the geographic features using photographs |
Recap of the lesson and discuss the importance of understanding the natural geography of our environment | Check collages and class discussions for understanding |
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60 minutes | Blank maps, pencils, rulers | Introduction to mapping skills |
1. Children practice basic mapping skills 2. Children map the town of Killybegs 3. Children label important landmarks on their maps |
Recap of the lesson and discuss the importance of mapping skills | Check maps and class discussions for understanding |
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60 minutes | Guide to local biodiversity, Internet access | Introduction to biodiversity and its importance |
1. Children learn about the biodiversity in Killybegs 2. Children discuss ways to protect local biodiversity 3. Children create a poster promoting biodiversity protection |
Recap of the lesson and discuss the importance of protecting biodiversity | Check posters and class discussions for understanding |
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60 minutes | Art supplies | Introduction to using local environments as art inspiration |
1. Children discuss how Killybegs can be used as art inspiration 2. Children create a piece of art inspired by Killybegs 3. Children present their art to the class |
Recap of the lesson and discuss the importance of art in expressing our relationship with our environment | Check art pieces and class discussions for understanding |