Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
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Lesson 1: History of Magheranure Cootehill Co. Cavan | 60 minutes | Books, projector, internet access | Brief introduction to the history of the area, focusing on the origin of its placename. |
1. Presentation about the history of Magheranure. 2. Group discussion on the history of the area. 3. Individual research on the history of the placename. |
Wrap up discussion on the history of the area and the origin of its name. | Quiz on the history of the area. |
Lesson 2: Notable Person from the Area | 60 minutes | Books, internet access | Introduction to a notable person from the area or nearby. |
1. Presentation on the life and accomplishments of the notable person. 2. Group discussion on the impact of the person on the area. 3. Individual research on other notable people from the area. |
Wrap up discussion on the contributions of notable people to the area. | Short essay on the notable person discussed. |
Lesson 3: Geography of the Area | 60 minutes | Maps, books, internet access | Introduction to the geography of Magheranure Cootehill Co. Cavan. |
1. Presentation on the natural geographical features of the area. 2. Group activity exploring the map of the area. 3. Individual activity drawing the geographical features of the area. |
Wrap up discussion on the geographical features of the area. | Quiz on the geography of the area. |
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills | 60 minutes | Maps, compass, rulers | Introduction to mapping skills and their importance. |
1. Demonstration on how to use a map and compass. 2. Group activity on mapping the area. 3. Individual activity on creating a map of the area. |
Wrap up discussion on the importance of mapping skills. | Assessment of the maps created by the students. |
Lesson 5: Biodiversity | 60 minutes | Books, internet access, outdoor equipment | Introduction to biodiversity and its importance in the local area. |
1. Presentation on the biodiversity of the area. 2. Group activity exploring the biodiversity in the local area. 3. Individual activity on how to protect the biodiversity of the area. |
Wrap up discussion on the importance of protecting biodiversity. | Short essay on the importance of biodiversity and how to protect it. |
Lesson 6: Visual Arts | 60 minutes | Art supplies | Introduction to using the local area as a stimulus for creating art. |
1. Demonstration on how to create art based on the local area. 2. Group activity creating art based on the local area. 3. Individual activity creating a piece of art based on the local area. |
Wrap up discussion on the importance of art and how it can be inspired by the local area. | Assessment of the art created by the students. |