| Lesson |
Time |
Resources |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
| 1: History of Portarlington Co. Laois |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet, Blackboard |
Introduce the history of Portarlington Co. Laois, focusing on the history of the placename. |
Activity 1: Read about the history of the placename. Activity 2: Organize a group discussion about the history. Activity 3: Draw a timeline of the historical events related to the placename. |
Recap the history of the placename and its significance. |
Assess the children's understanding of the history through a quiz. |
| 2: Notable Person |
60 minutes |
Books, Internet, Blackboard |
Introduce a notable person from the area. |
Activity 1: Read about the notable person. Activity 2: Organize a role-play activity based on the person's life. Activity 3: Write a short biography of the person. |
Discuss the contributions of the notable person to the society. |
Assess the children's understanding through a short essay about the person. |
| 3: Natural Geography |
60 minutes |
Maps, Internet, Blackboard |
Introduce the natural geography of the area. |
Activity 1: Study maps of the area. Activity 2: Discuss the different geographical features. Activity 3: Draw their own map of the area. |
Discuss the importance of the geographical features to the area. |
Assess the children's understanding through a quiz on the geographical features. |
| 4: Mapping Skills |
60 minutes |
Maps, Coloured Pencils, Blackboard |
Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. |
Activity 1: Provide a simple map for children to color and label. Activity 2: Discuss the symbols used in maps. Activity 3: Have children create their own map of the school or local area. |
Discuss how maps help us in our daily life. |
Assess the children's understanding through a map reading exercise. |
| 5: Biodiversity |
60 minutes |
Internet, Books, Blackboard |
Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. |
Activity 1: Discuss the different types of plants and animals in the area. Activity 2: Discuss the importance of protecting biodiversity. Activity 3: Create a poster promoting biodiversity protection. |
Discuss the role of each individual in protecting biodiversity. |
Assess the children's understanding through a quiz on biodiversity. |
| 6: Visual Arts |
60 minutes |
Art Supplies, Photos of Local Area, Blackboard |
Introduce the local area as a source of inspiration for art. |
Activity 1: Show pictures of the local area. Activity 2: Discuss how the local area can be represented in art. Activity 3: Have children create their own artwork inspired by the local area. |
Discuss the different ways the local area was represented in the artworks. |
Assess the children's understanding through an art exhibition and peer review. |
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