Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
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1: History of Tamhlacht Baile Átha Cliath | 60 minutes | Books on local history, Internet access | Discussion of what students know about the history of their area. | Activity 1: Research Task - Students use resources to learn about the history of the area. Activity 2: Group Discussion - Students share what they have learned. Activity 3: Creation of Timeline - Students create a timeline of the area's history. |
Summary of what students have learned about the history of Tamhlacht Baile Átha Cliath. | Review of timelines created by students. |
2: Notable Person from the Area | 60 minutes | Biographies, Internet access | Discussion of famous people from the area. | Activity 1: Research Task - Students research a notable person from the area. Activity 2: Presentation - Students present their findings. Activity 3: Role Play - Students act out a scene from the notable person's life. |
Summary of what students have learned about the notable person. | Review of presentations and role plays. |
3: Geography of the Area | 60 minutes | Maps, Internet access | Discussion of the geography of the area. | Activity 1: Map Study - Students study maps of the area. Activity 2: Field Trip - Students explore the natural geography of the area. Activity 3: Creation of Model - Students create a model of the area's geography. |
Summary of what students have learned about the geography of the area. | Review of models created by students. |
4: Mapping Skills | 60 minutes | Maps, Internet access | Discussion of mapping and why it's important. | Activity 1: Map Reading - Students practice reading maps. Activity 2: Map Creation - Students create their own maps of the area. Activity 3: Treasure Hunt - Students use their maps to find a hidden "treasure" in the area. |
Summary of what students have learned about mapping. | Review of maps created by students and their ability to use them. |
5: Biodiversity | 60 minutes | Field guides, Internet access | Discussion of what biodiversity is and why it's important. | Activity 1: Species Identification - Students identify different species in the area. Activity 2: Presentation - Students present their findings. Activity 3: Conservation Plan - Students brainstorm ideas for protecting the biodiversity of the area. |
Summary of what students have learned about biodiversity and conservation. | Review of presentations and conservation plans. |
6: Visual Arts | 60 minutes | Art supplies | Discussion of how the local area can inspire art. | Activity 1: Sketching - Students sketch a scene from the area. Activity 2: Painting - Students paint their sketches. Activity 3: Art Show - Students display their artwork. |
Summary of what students have learned about using their environment as inspiration for art. | Review of artwork created by students. |