Lesson 1: Who is Mary McAleese? Objective 1 Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Mary McAleese biography, images of Mary McAleese Introduction: Introduce Mary McAleese as a historical figure from Ireland. Show images of her and discuss where and when she lived. Development: Read the biography of Mary McAleese with the class. Discuss her background, upbringing, and what she is famous for. Conclusion: Recap key points about Mary McAleese and what the children have learned. Assessment: Ask the children to write a short paragraph about Mary McAleese.

Lesson 2: Contributions of Mary McAleese Objective 2 Time allocation: 60 minutes Resources needed: Articles about Mary McAleese's contributions, paper, markers Introduction: Discuss the concept of contributions to society and culture. Introduce Mary McAleese's work. Development: Divide the class into groups and assign each group a specific contribution of Mary McAleese to research and present. Conclusion: Groups present their findings to the class and discuss the impact Mary McAleese had on society. Assessment: Evaluate group presentations based on content and understanding of Mary McAleese's contributions.

Lesson 3: Connecting with Mary McAleese Objective 3 Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Drawing materials, worksheet with reflection questions Introduction: Discuss how historical figures can be relevant to our lives today. Introduce the concept of connecting with Mary McAleese. Development: Ask the children to draw a picture representing something they admire about Mary McAleese. Then, have them reflect on why they chose that aspect. Conclusion: Share drawings and reflections with the class. Discuss similarities and differences in what the children admire about Mary McAleese. Assessment: Review drawings and reflections to see if children were able to connect with Mary McAleese.

Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Mary McAleese's Life Objective 4 Time allocation: 60 minutes Resources needed: Timeline template, images of Mary McAleese at different ages Introduction: Explain the concept of a timeline and its importance in understanding historical figures. Show images of Mary McAleese at different stages of her life. Development: Guide the children in creating a timeline of Mary McAleese's life, including key events and achievements. Conclusion: Children present their timelines to the class, explaining the significance of each event on Mary McAleese's life. Assessment: Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of the timelines created by the children.