Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
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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 |