| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: History of Knockmore | 1 Hour | History books, Internet, Interactive Whiteboard | Discuss the history of Knockmore, focusing on the origin of its placename. |
Activity 1: Research and discuss about the history of the placename. Activity 2: Create a timeline of important events in the area's history. Activity 3: Role play of an important event in the area's history. |
Summarize the key historical events of Knockmore. | Assess understanding through questions and timeline completion. |
| Lesson 2: Notable Person from Knockmore | 1 Hour | Biography books, Internet, Pictures of the person | Introduce a notable person from or near Knockmore. |
Activity 1: Discuss the life and achievements of the person. Activity 2: Role play of a day in the life of the person. Activity 3: Create a poster or presentation about the person. |
Summarize the importance of the person's contributions. | Assess understanding through questions and quality of poster/presentation. |
| Lesson 3: Geography of Knockmore | 1 Hour | Maps, Internet, Interactive Whiteboard | Discuss the geographical features of Knockmore. |
Activity 1: Identify and discuss rivers, mountains, lakes, etc. on the map. Activity 2: Discuss the importance of these geographical features. Activity 3: Draw or model one of the geographical features. |
Summarize the importance of understanding geography. | Assess understanding through questions and quality of drawing/model. |
| Lesson 4: Mapping Skills | 1 Hour | Maps, rulers, compasses | Discuss the importance of mapping skills. |
Activity 1: Identify key elements on a map of Knockmore. Activity 2: Create a simple map of Knockmore. Activity 3: Discuss the importance of accuracy in mapping. |
Summarize the importance of mapping skills. | Assess understanding through questions and quality of map. |
| Lesson 5: Biodiversity in Knockmore | 1 Hour | Internet, Pictures of local fauna and flora | Discuss the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
Activity 1: Identify different species found in Knockmore. Activity 2: Discuss ways to protect the biodiversity. Activity 3: Create a poster advocating for the protection of local biodiversity. |
Summarize the importance of protecting biodiversity. | Assess understanding through questions and quality of poster. |
| Lesson 6: Art inspired by Knockmore | 1 Hour | Art supplies, Pictures of Knockmore | Discuss how local area can inspire art. |
Activity 1: Draw or paint a scene from Knockmore. Activity 2: Create a sculpture using natural materials found in Knockmore. Activity 3: Discuss how the local area influenced their art. |
Summarize the importance of art in expressing our connection to our local area. | Assess understanding through questions and quality of art piece. |