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Lesson 1: History of Stradbally More Stradbally Co. Waterford
- Time Allocation: 45 min
- Resources Needed: History books, Internet access, Map of Ireland.
- Introduction: Discuss what a placename is and its significance.
- Development: Discuss the history of the area, focusing on the etymology of the placename. Activity options: Research the origin of the placename, create a timeline of major historical events in the area, draw a map of the area highlighting historical landmarks.
- Conclusion: Recap the main points discussed in the lesson.
- Assessment: Quiz on the history of the area, presentation on the origin of the placename.
Lesson 2: Notable Person from the Area
- Time Allocation: 45 min
- Resources Needed: Biographies, Internet access.
- Introduction: Discuss what makes a person notable and how they can impact a community.
- Development: Discuss a notable person from the area or close by. Activity options: Write a brief biography of the person, create a timeline of the person's life, create a poster highlighting the person's accomplishments.
- Conclusion: Discuss why the person is important to the area.
- Assessment: Quiz on the notable person, presentation on the person's life and achievements.
Lesson 3: Natural Geography of the Area
- Time Allocation: 45 min
- Resources Needed: Maps, Internet access.
- Introduction: Discuss what geography is and its importance.
- Development: Discuss the natural geography of the area such as rivers, mountains, lakes, beaches. Activity options: Draw a map of the area highlighting natural features, create a brochure advertising the natural beauties of the area, write a report on one natural feature.
- Conclusion: Discuss how the natural geography impacts the way people live in the area.
- Assessment: Quiz on the geography of the area, presentation on a natural feature of the area.
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills
- Time Allocation: 45 min
- Resources Needed: Maps, ruler, pencil.
- Introduction: Discuss the importance of maps and how to read them.
- Development: Give tasks related to mapping the area. Activity options: Draw a map of the area, use a map to find specific locations in the area, create a treasure map using the geography of the area.
- Conclusion: Discuss how maps can help us understand an area better.
- Assessment: Quiz on mapping skills, presentation of their own map of the area.
Lesson 5: Biodiversity of the Area
- Time Allocation: 45 min
- Resources Needed: Internet access, books on local flora and fauna.
- Introduction: Discuss what biodiversity is and why it's important.
- Development: Discuss the biodiversity of the area and how to protect it. Activity options: Research and present on a local species, create a poster on how to protect local biodiversity, plan a clean-up or conservation project.
- Conclusion: Discuss the importance of protecting biodiversity.
- Assessment: Quiz on local biodiversity, presentation of their biodiversity project.
Lesson 6: Visual Arts Inspired by the Area
- Time Allocation: 60 min
- Resources Needed: Art supplies.
- Introduction: Discuss how artists can be inspired by their surroundings.
- Development: Have the children use the local area as a stimulus for creating a piece of art. Activity options: Draw or paint a landscape of the area, create a collage using natural materials found in the area, create a sculpture inspired by a local landmark.
- Conclusion: Discuss how art can help us appreciate our surroundings.
- Assessment: Display and discuss finished artworks, reflect on the process of creating art inspired by the local area.