Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: History of Terenure Dublin |
60 minutes |
Books on local history, Internet access for research |
Introduce the topic by asking students what they know about Terenure Dublin and its history. |
1. Research activity on the history of Terenure Dublin. 2. Discussion on the historical significance of the placename. 3. Group presentation on different eras of the area's history. |
Summarise the history of Terenure Dublin and discuss its significance. |
Assess based on participation in discussion and quality of group presentations. |
Lesson 2: Notable Person from Terenure Dublin |
60 minutes |
Biographies, Internet access for research |
Introduce the notable person from or near Terenure Dublin. |
1. Research activity on the life and work of the notable person. 2. Role play activity of a day in the life of the person. 3. Group presentation on the impact of the person on the area. |
Discuss the impact of the notable person on Terenure Dublin. |
Assess based on participation in activities and understanding of the notable person's impact. |
Lesson 3: Geography of Terenure Dublin |
60 minutes |
Maps, Internet access for research |
Introduce the geography of Terenure Dublin. |
1. Field trip to observe the area's geography. 2. Map reading activity. 3. Group discussion on the impact of geography on the area's development. |
Summarise the geography of Terenure Dublin and discuss its significance. |
Assess based on participation in activities and understanding of the area's geography. |
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills |
60 minutes |
Maps, rulers, pencils |
Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. |
1. Mapping activity where students draw a map of Terenure Dublin. 2. Group activity to compare and contrast different maps. 3. Presentation of their own maps. |
Discuss the importance of mapping and how it can help us understand an area better. |
Assess based on participation in activities and quality of the maps created. |
Lesson 5: Biodiversity of Terenure Dublin |
60 minutes |
Field guides, Internet access for research |
Introduce the topic of biodiversity and its importance. |
1. Field trip to observe local biodiversity. 2. Research activity on local species and their importance. 3. Group discussion on ways to protect local biodiversity. |
Discuss the importance of protecting biodiversity and how it can be achieved in Terenure Dublin. |
Assess based on participation in activities and understanding of biodiversity. |
Lesson 6: Art inspired by Terenure Dublin |
60 minutes |
Art supplies |
Introduce the idea of using the local area as inspiration for art. |
1. Drawing or painting activity using the local area as inspiration. 2. Group critique of each other's work. 3. Gallery walk to appreciate each other's art. |
Discuss how the local area can inspire art and how art can help us see the area in new ways. |
Assess based on participation in activities and the creativity and effort put into the artwork. |