Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
1: A history lesson about Kiltamagh Kiltimagh Co. Mayo |
60 minutes |
History books, projector for slides, local maps |
Introduction to Kiltamagh, its history and the meaning behind the place name |
- Activity 1: Discuss the history of Kiltamagh and its place name origin
- Activity 2: Show a slideshow of historical photos of Kiltamagh
- Activity 3: Group discussion on what they learned
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Summarize the history of Kiltamagh and its place name origin |
Assess students based on participation in discussion and understanding of the topic |
2: A history lesson about a notable person from the area |
60 minutes |
Biographies, projector for slides |
Introduction to a notable person from Kiltamagh, their life and accomplishments |
- Activity 1: Discuss the notable person's life and achievements
- Activity 2: Show a slideshow about the notable person
- Activity 3: Group discussion on what they learned
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Summarize the notable person's life and accomplishments |
Assess students based on participation in discussion and understanding of the topic |
3: A geography lesson about Kiltamagh |
60 minutes |
Maps, geographic data of Kiltamagh |
Introduction to the geographical features of Kiltamagh including rivers, mountains, etc. |
- Activity 1: Discuss and point out the geographical features on the map
- Activity 2: Show a slideshow of photos of these geographical features
- Activity 3: Group discussion on what they learned
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Summarize the geographical features of Kiltamagh |
Assess students based on participation in discussion and understanding of the topic |
4: A geography lesson about mapping Kiltamagh |
60 minutes |
Maps, pencils, erasers, rulers |
Introduction to mapping skills and how they apply to Kiltamagh |
- Activity 1: Discuss mapping skills and their importance
- Activity 2: Practice mapping skills by drawing a map of Kiltamagh
- Activity 3: Group discussion on what they learned
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Summarize the importance of mapping skills and their application on Kiltamagh |
Assess students based on participation in discussion and quality of their maps |
5: A lesson on biodiversity in Kiltamagh |
60 minutes |
Books on local flora and fauna, local maps |
Introduction to biodiversity, its importance, and how it applies to Kiltamagh |
- Activity 1: Discuss local flora and fauna and their importance
- Activity 2: Discuss ways to protect local biodiversity
- Activity 3: Group discussion on what they learned
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Summarize the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it in Kiltamagh |
Assess students based on participation in discussion and understanding of the topic |
6: A visual arts lesson about Kiltamagh |
60 minutes |
Art supplies, photos of Kiltamagh |
Introduction to using local areas as inspiration for art |
- Activity 1: Discuss how local areas can be used as inspiration for art
- Activity 2: Practice creating art inspired by Kiltamagh
- Activity 3: Group discussion on what they learned
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Summarize how local areas can be used as inspiration for art |
Assess students based on participation in discussion and quality of their art |