Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: History of Knockaunnacarragh Silverstrand Co. Galway	60 minutes	History books, Internet access, Projector	Introduce the history of the area, focusing on the origin of its placename.	Activity 1: Discuss the historical events that took place in the area. Activity 2: Children research the history of the logainm of the placename. Activity 3: Watch a documentary about the history of the area.	Summarize the history of the area and the meaning of its placename.	Children will be assessed on their research and their understanding of the history of the area.
Lesson 2: History of a notable person from the area	60 minutes	Biographies, Internet access	Introduce a notable person from or near the area.	Activity 1: Discuss the life and achievements of the notable person. Activity 2: Children research about the notable person. Activity 3: Watch a documentary about the notable person.	Summarize the life and achievements of the notable person.	Children will be assessed on their research and their understanding of the notable person's life and accomplishments.
Lesson 3: Geography of Knockaunnacarragh Silverstrand Co. Galway	60 minutes	Geography books, Maps, Internet access	Introduce the natural geography of the area including rivers, mountains, lakes, beaches, etc.	Activity 1: Discuss the geographical features of the area. Activity 2: Children research about the geographical features of the area. Activity 3: Children draw the geographical features of the area.	Summarize the geographical features of the area.	Children will be assessed on their research and their understanding of the geographical features of the area.
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills	60 minutes	Maps, Internet access, Drawing materials	Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance.	Activity 1: Discuss the basic elements of a map. Activity 2: Children draw a map of the area. Activity 3: Children describe their map to the class.	Summarize the importance of mapping and the basic elements of a map.	Children will be assessed on their ability to draw a map and understand the basic elements of a map.
Lesson 5: Biodiversity of Knockaunnacarragh Silverstrand Co. Galway	60 minutes	Books on biodiversity, Internet access, Field trip permission slips	Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance to the local area.	Activity 1: Discuss the different types of biodiversity in the area. Activity 2: Children research about the biodiversity of the area. Activity 3: Field trip to explore the biodiversity of the area.	Summarize the importance of biodiversity and how to protect it in the area.	Children will be assessed on their research and their understanding of biodiversity and how to protect it.
Lesson 6: Visual Arts	60 minutes	Art materials, Photos of the local area	Introduce the concept of using the local area as a stimulus for creating art.	Activity 1: Discuss how the local area can inspire art. Activity 2: Children create a piece of art inspired by the local area. Activity 3: Children present their artwork to the class.	Summarize the importance of using our surroundings as a stimulus for creating art.	Children will be assessed on their ability to use the local area as a stimulus for creating a piece of art.