1: History of Monasterevin |
60 minutes |
Local history books, internet access, projector |
Brief discussion about the town of Monasterevin and its historical significance. |
- Discussion about the logainm of the placename
- Presentation about the history of the town
- Group activity: Research and present a specific historical event of Monasterevin
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Summary of the key points learned during the lesson. |
Group presentation score, participation in discussion |
2: Notable Person from the Area |
60 minutes |
Biographical resources, internet access, projector |
Introduction to Sir Ernest Shackleton, an Antarctic explorer from Kildare. |
- Discussion about the life and achievements of Sir Ernest Shackleton
- Video showing about Shackleton’s Antarctic expeditions
- Group activity: Create a timeline of Shackleton’s life and achievements
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Summary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's life and his contributions to exploration. |
Group presentation score, timeline accuracy, participation in discussion |