Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
1: History of Mayfield, Cork	60 minutes	History textbooks, internet access, map of Ireland	Begin with a discussion on Mayfield, its location in Ireland and its significance in history.	Activity 1: Children will research the history of the placename Mayfield. Activity 2: Children will create a timeline of major historical events in Mayfield. Activity 3: Children will present a brief report on their findings.	Wrap up the lesson with a review of the key historical events in Mayfield.	Assess the children's understanding through their reports and timeline creations.
2: Notable Person from Mayfield	60 minutes	Biographies, internet access	Introduce the concept of influential people and their impact on society.	Activity 1: Children will research a notable person from Mayfield or nearby. Activity 2: Children will create a biography poster of the notable person. Activity 3: Children will present their posters to the class.	Conclude with a discussion on the influence of the person on Mayfield and its community.	Assess the children's understanding through their biography posters and presentations.
3: Geography of Mayfield	60 minutes	Geography textbooks, maps of Mayfield, internet access	Begin with a discussion on the geographical features of Mayfield.	Activity 1: Children will identify major geographical features of Mayfield on a map. Activity 2: Children will research the formation of these features. Activity 3: Children will share their findings with the class.	Conclude with a review of the geographical features of Mayfield.	Assess the children's understanding through their map identification and research presentations.
4: Mapping Skills of Mayfield	60 minutes	Blanks maps, rulers, coloured pencils	Introduce the concept of map reading and creation.	Activity 1: Children will practice reading a map of Mayfield. Activity 2: Children will create their own map of Mayfield including key landmarks. Activity 3: Children will present their maps to the class.	Conclude with a discussion on the importance of map skills.	Assess the children's understanding through their map creations and presentations.
5: Biodiversity of Mayfield	60 minutes	Field guides, notebooks, pencils, internet access	Begin with a discussion on biodiversity and its importance.	Activity 1: Children will research local plants and animals in Mayfield. Activity 2: Children will create a chart showing the biodiversity of Mayfield. Activity 3: Children will present their findings, including ways to protect Mayfield's biodiversity.	Conclude with a discussion on the importance of protecting biodiversity.	Assess the children's understanding through their biodiversity charts and presentations.
6: Visual Arts - Mayfield as Inspiration	60 minutes	Art supplies (paint, brushes, paper)	Introduce the concept of using local scenery as inspiration for art.	Activity 1: Children will sketch a scene from Mayfield. Activity 2: Children will paint or color their sketch. Activity 3: Children will present their artwork and explain their choice of scene.	Conclude with an art exhibit of the children's work.	Assess the children's understanding through their artwork and presentations.