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1 Hour | Books on local history, internet access | Start with a question: "Does anyone know why Kinvarra is named as it is?" | Activity 1: Research the history of the name. Activity 2: Create a story based on the history. Activity 3: Draw a picture representing the history. | Summarize the history and importance of the name. | Check the stories and drawings, and ask questions based on the research. |
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1 Hour | Books, internet access | Introduce notable person from the area. | Activity 1: Research about the person. Activity 2: Role-play as the person. Activity 3: Write a short biography. | Discuss the importance of the person to the local area. | Check the biographies and role-plays, and ask questions based on the research. |
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1 Hour | Maps, pictures of local geography | Start with a discussion about the local geography. | Activity 1: Draw a map of the local geography. Activity 2: Write a description of the local geography. Activity 3: Discuss how geography influences life in the area. | Summarize the key points about local geography. | Check the maps and descriptions, and ask questions based on the discussion. |
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1 Hour | Blank maps, pencils, markers | Introduce mapping skills. | Activity 1: Draw a map of the local area. Activity 2: Label the map with key landmarks. Activity 3: Share and discuss the maps. | Summarize the importance of mapping skills. | Check the maps, and ask questions based on the landmarks. |
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1 Hour | Books on local biodiversity, internet access | Start with a discussion about local biodiversity. | Activity 1: Research local biodiversity. Activity 2: Discuss ways to protect local biodiversity. Activity 3: Create a poster advocating for biodiversity protection. | Summarize the importance of biodiversity. | Check the posters and discussion, and ask questions based on the research. |
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1 Hour | Art supplies | Introduce the concept of using the local area as a stimulus for art. | Activity 1: Draw a scene from the local area. Activity 2: Create a sculpture using local materials. Activity 3: Write a poem inspired by the local area. | Discuss how the local area can inspire art. | Check the art pieces, and ask questions based on the inspiration. |