Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
1: History of Newbridge	60 minutes	History books, Internet access, Projector	Introduction to the history of Newbridge, focusing on the origin of the placename.	Activity 1: Research and discussion on the history of Newbridge. Activity 2: Group presentations on different historical periods. Activity 3: Creating a timeline of Newbridge history.	Summary of the key historical events and their significance.	Review of timelines and presentations; participation in discussion.
2: Notable Person - Dame Kathleen Lonsdale	60 minutes	Biography books, Internet access, Art supplies	Introduction to Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, a notable scientist from Newbridge.	Activity 1: Research and discussion on Kathleen's life and work. Activity 2: Draw a portrait of Kathleen. Activity 3: Write a brief biography on Kathleen.	Summary of Kathleen's contributions and why she is a significant figure.	Review of biographies and portraits; participation in discussion.
3: Geography - Natural Features of Newbridge	60 minutes	Maps, Internet access, Field trip permission	Introduction to the natural geography of Newbridge, including the River Liffey.	Activity 1: Identify natural features on a map of Newbridge. Activity 2: Field trip to observe and sketch local natural features. Activity 3: Classroom discussion on the importance of these features.	Summary of the key natural features and their importance to Newbridge.	Review of maps and sketches; participation in discussion.
4: Geography - Mapping Skills	60 minutes	Blank maps, Pens, Rulers, Internet access	Introduction to basic mapping skills and the layout of Newbridge.	Activity 1: Learners draw their own map of Newbridge. Activity 2: Pair learners to compare and contrast their maps. Activity 3: Class discussion on the importance of accuracy in map making.	Summary of the importance of mapping skills and how they apply to understanding Newbridge's layout.	Review of maps; participation in discussion.
5: Biodiversity in Newbridge	60 minutes	Field trip permission, Notebooks, Pens, Internet access	Introduction to the concept of biodiversity and its importance to the local area.	Activity 1: Field trip to observe local biodiversity. Activity 2: Class discussion on ways to protect local biodiversity. Activity 3: Learners create posters promoting biodiversity protection.	Summary of the importance of biodiversity and how to protect it.	Review of posters; participation in discussion.
6: Visual Arts - Local Inspiration	60 minutes	Art supplies, Local photographs, Field trip permission	Introduction to using local scenery as inspiration for art.	Activity 1: Field trip to sketch local scenery. Activity 2: Classroom session to paint or draw based on sketches. Activity 3: Gallery walk to appreciate everyone's artwork.	Summary of how local scenery can inspire art.	Review of artwork; participation in discussion.