Lesson 1: History of Templemoyle Co. Galway H65 T680

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 minutes	Books about the history of Templemoyle, Internet access	Introduce the history of Templemoyle and discuss the importance of its placename	Activity 1: Research the history of Templemoyle and its placename Activity 2: Create a timeline of Templemoyle's history Activity 3: Role play key events in Templemoyle's history	Summarize key points of Templemoyle's history and placename	Review the children's timelines and performances, and assess their understanding through a short quiz

Lesson 2: Notable Person from the Area

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 minutes	Books, Internet access	Introduce a notable person from or near Templemoyle. If there is none, choose a notable person from Galway.	Activity 1: Write a report about the person's life and achievements Activity 2: Create a poster about the person Activity 3: Act out a significant event in the person's life	Discuss the person's impact on Templemoyle/Galway	Assess the children's reports, posters, and performances, and check their understanding through a short quiz

Lesson 3: Geography of Templemoyle

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 minutes	Maps of Templemoyle, Internet access	Discuss the geographical features of Templemoyle, such as its rivers, mountains, etc.	Activity 1: Draw the geographical features of Templemoyle Activity 2: Write a paragraph about each feature Activity 3: Discuss how these features impact life in Templemoyle	Summarize the importance of Templemoyle's geographical features	Assess the children's drawings and paragraphs and administer a short quiz

Lesson 4: Mapping Skills

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 minutes	Maps of Templemoyle, pencils, rulers	Discuss the importance of mapping skills	Activity 1: Identify key features on a map of Templemoyle Activity 2: Draw their own map of Templemoyle Activity 3: Use their map to give directions	Discuss the importance of accuracy in mapping	Assess the children's maps and their ability to give directions

Lesson 5: Biodiversity and Conservation

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 minutes	Internet access, books about local wildlife	Discuss the concept of biodiversity and its importance	Activity 1: Identify different species in Templemoyle Activity 2: Discuss the importance of each species Activity 3: Discuss ways to protect the biodiversity of Templemoyle	Summarize the importance of biodiversity and conservation	Assess the children's understanding through a short quiz and discussion participation

Lesson 6: Visual Arts

Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
60 minutes	Art supplies (paint, brushes, paper, etc.)	Discuss how the local area can inspire art	Activity 1: Paint a landscape of Templemoyle Activity 2: Sculpt a famous feature of Templemoyle Activity 3: Draw a map of Templemoyle and decorate it	Discuss the different ways Templemoyle can be represented in art	Assess the children's artwork and their ability to explain their inspiration