Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
1: History of Mountjoy Dublin	60 minutes	Books or online resources on the history of Mountjoy Dublin	Introduce the area of Mountjoy Dublin and its historical significance	Activity 1: Research and create a timeline of Mountjoy's history. Activity 2: Discuss the origin and meaning of the place name. Activity 3: Role-play a day in the life of an early settler in Mountjoy.	Recap the history of Mountjoy and the importance of its place name	Assess the timeline, involvement in discussion and participation in role-play
2: Notable Person from Mountjoy Dublin	60 minutes	Books or online resources on the chosen person	Introduce the notable person and their contributions	Activity 1: Create a fact file about the person. Activity 2: Debate the impact of the person's contributions. Activity 3: Draw a portrait of the person.	Discuss the importance of remembering and understanding historical figures	Assess the fact file, participation in debate and the portrait
3: Geography of Mountjoy Dublin	60 minutes	Maps of Mountjoy Dublin, books or online resources on its geography	Introduce the geographical features of Mountjoy Dublin	Activity 1: Identify the geographical features on a map. Activity 2: Discuss how these features affect the lifestyle of the residents. Activity 3: Create a model of Mountjoy Dublin's geography.	Recap the geographical features and their impact on the residents of Mountjoy Dublin	Assess the map work, participation in discussion and the model
4: Mapping Skills	60 minutes	Blank maps, markers, rulers	Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance	Activity 1: Draw a map of Mountjoy Dublin. Activity 2: Add key landmarks to the map. Activity 3: Use the map to give directions from one point to another.	Discuss the importance of mapping skills	Assess the accuracy of the maps and the ability to give directions
5: Biodiversity of Mountjoy Dublin	60 minutes	Books or online resources on the local biodiversity, art materials	Introduce biodiversity and its importance	Activity 1: Identify different species in Mountjoy Dublin. Activity 2: Discuss the importance of preserving these species. Activity 3: Create a poster promoting biodiversity conservation.	Discuss the importance of biodiversity and conservation	Assess the identification of species, participation in discussion and the poster
6: Visual Arts Inspired by Mountjoy Dublin	60 minutes	Art materials	Introduce visual arts and how surroundings can inspire it	Activity 1: Sketch a landscape of Mountjoy Dublin. Activity 2: Paint a notable landmark. Activity 3: Create a sculpture inspired by the local biodiversity.	Discuss how the local area can inspire art	Assess the sketches, paintings and sculptures