Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
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1: History of Limerick | 60 minutes | History book, Printout of Limerick history, access to internet for further research | Introduction to Limerick's history and its logainm |
Activity 1: Research about the historical events in Limerick Activity 2: Classroom discussion about the logainm of Limerick Activity 3: Poster presentation on a selected event in Limerick's history |
Review of Limerick's history and its significance | Assess the posters, evaluate the understanding of Limerick's history |
2: Notable Person - Richard Harris | 60 minutes | Biography of Richard Harris, access to internet | Introduction to Richard Harris, a famous actor from Limerick |
Activity 1: Reading and discussing Richard Harris biography Activity 2: Watch a clip from one of his famous movies Activity 3: Role play or dramatic reading based on Richard Harris's life |
Discuss the impact of Richard Harris on Limerick and global film industry | Assess the understanding of Richard Harris's life and his influence |
3: Geography of Limerick | 60 minutes | Geography textbooks, maps of Limerick, access to internet | Introduction to the geography of Limerick |
Activity 1: Identify the rivers, mountains, and other geographical features of Limerick on the map Activity 2: Discuss the geographical features and their importance Activity 3: Create a 3D model of Limerick's geography |
Review of Limerick's geographical features and their significance | Assess the 3D models and the understanding of Limerick's geography |
4: Mapping Skills | 60 minutes | Maps of Limerick, compasses, rulers | Introduction to mapping skills |
Activity 1: Identify key landmarks on a map of Limerick Activity 2: Draw their own map of Limerick Activity 3: Participate in a treasure hunt using the map |
Review of mapping skills and their importance | Assess the maps drawn and the understanding of mapping skills |
5: Biodiversity | 60 minutes | Guidebooks on local flora and fauna, magnifying glasses, notebooks | Introduction to biodiversity in Limerick |
Activity 1: Nature walk to observe local biodiversity Activity 2: Discussion on the importance of protecting biodiversity Activity 3: Create posters advocating for biodiversity protection |
Review of Limerick's biodiversity and its importance | Assess the posters and the understanding of biodiversity and its protection |
6: Visual Arts | 60 minutes | Art supplies of various mediums (paint, crayons, clay etc.) | Introduction to using the local area as an art stimulus |
Activity 1: Sketch a scene from the local area Activity 2: Paint or create a sculpture inspired by the local area Activity 3: Create a collage using materials from the local area |
Review of the artwork created and how it represents Limerick | Assess the artwork and the understanding of using the local area as an art stimulus |