| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1: History of Shanagarry | 60 minutes | Books about Shanagarry history, Internet access | Discuss the meaning of history and introduce the topic of Shanagarry history. |
Activity 1: Read about the history of Shanagarry and its placename's origin. Activity 2: Interactive discussion about the historical events of Shanagarry. Activity 3: Watch a short documentary about Shanagarry. |
Summarize the importance of Shanagarry in history. | Quiz on Shanagarry history. |
| 2: Notable Person | 60 minutes | Books, Internet access | Introduce the notable person from the area - Stephen Pearce, the famous potter. |
Activity 1: Read about Stephen Pearce's life and achievements. Activity 2: Discuss his impact on Shanagarry. Activity 3: Watch a short video about Stephen Pearce. |
Summarize the contributions of Stephen Pearce to the area. | Short essay on Stephen Pearce. |
| 3: Natural Geography | 60 minutes | Maps, Internet access | Discuss the concept of natural geography and introduce Shanagarry's geographical features. |
Activity 1: Explore the map of Shanagarry and identify its geographical features. Activity 2: Interactive discussion about the importance of these features. Activity 3: Watch a short video about Shanagarry's geography. |
Summarize the geographical features of Shanagarry. | Quiz on Shanagarry's geography. |
| 4: Mapping Skills | 60 minutes | Maps, Pencils, Rulers | Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. |
Activity 1: Practice drawing the map of Shanagarry. Activity 2: Identify key landmarks on the map. Activity 3: Discuss the importance of accurate mapping. |
Summarize the importance of mapping skills. | Assess the drawn maps of Shanagarry. |
| 5: Biodiversity | 60 minutes | Books about local flora and fauna, Internet access | Define biodiversity and its importance. |
Activity 1: Explore the local flora and fauna of Shanagarry. Activity 2: Discuss the importance of protecting biodiversity. Activity 3: Suggest ways to protect the biodiversity of Shanagarry. |
Summarize the importance of biodiversity in Shanagarry. | Short essay on the importance of biodiversity. |
| 6: Visual Arts | 60 minutes | Art supplies | Introduce the concept of visual arts and how nature can inspire it. |
Activity 1: Sketch a scene from Shanagarry. Activity 2: Use different mediums to create a piece of art. Activity 3: Discuss how the local area can inspire art. |
Summarize the importance of visual arts in understanding and appreciating our surroundings. | Assess the artwork created. |