Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
1: History of Navan Co. Meath 1 hour Books/Online resources about Navan, Projector Introduction to Navan and its logainm origin Activity 1: Research on the history of Navan
Activity 2: Group discussion about the logainm of Navan
Activity 3: Presentation on the history of Navan
Summary of Navan's history and its logainm Written quiz, Group discussion participation
2: Notable Person from Navan 1 hour Books/Online resources, Projector Introduction to Sir Francis Beaufort, a notable person from Navan Activity 1: Research on Sir Francis Beaufort
Activity 2: Role play of Beaufort's life
Activity 3: Draw a timeline of Beaufort's life
Summary of Beaufort's life and achievements Role play participation, Timeline accuracy
3: Geography of Navan 1 hour Maps of Navan, Online resources Introduction to Navan's geographical features Activity 1: Identify rivers, mountains etc. on map
Activity 2: Group discussion about how geography affects lifestyle
Activity 3: Drawing and labelling of Navan's geography
Summary of Navan's geography and its impact on lifestyle Map labelling accuracy, Group discussion participation
4: Mapping skills 1 hour Blank maps of Navan, Coloured pencils Introduction to mapping skills Activity 1: Draw a simple map of Navan
Activity 2: Label important landmarks on the map
Activity 3: Draw a route on their map from one landmark to another
Summary of their own maps and routes Map drawing and labelling accuracy, Route planning
5: Biodiversity 1 hour Online resources, Local biodiversity guides Introduction to biodiversity and its importance Activity 1: Identify local species from pictures
Activity 2: Discussion about threats to local biodiversity
Activity 3: Brainstorming ways to protect local biodiversity
Summary of local biodiversity, threats and protection measures Species identification accuracy, Participation in discussion and brainstorming
6: Visual arts 1 hour Art supplies Introduction to using local area as art inspiration Activity 1: Sketch a local landmark
Activity 2: Paint a local species
Activity 3: Create a collage of Navan
Summary of their art pieces and inspiration Art creativity, Relating art piece to local area