Lesson Plan | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
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Lesson 1: History of Tymon North Co. Dublin | 60 minutes | Books on local history, Internet, Maps | Introduction to Tymon North and its history | 1. Storytelling about the history 2. Group discussion about the logainm of the placename 3. Research activity about the area's history |
Summary of what was learned | Questionnaire about the history and logainm of the placename |
Lesson 2: Notable Person from the area | 60 minutes | Books on local notable persons, Internet | Introduction to the notable person | 1. Storytelling about the person's life 2. Role-play activity 3. Research activity about the person's contributions |
Summary of what was learned | Questionnaire about the notable person |
Lesson 3: Natural Geography of the area | 60 minutes | Maps, Internet, Geography books | Introduction to the natural geography of Tymon North Co. Dublin | 1. Map reading activity 2. Field trip to local geographical features 3. Group discussion about the features |
Summary of what was learned | Questionnaire about the natural geography of the area |
Lesson 4: Mapping Skills | 60 minutes | Maps, Internet, Drawing materials | Introduction to mapping skills and the area | 1. Map drawing activity 2. Map reading activity 3. Group discussion about the area's layout |
Summary of what was learned | Map drawing assessment |
Lesson 5: Biodiversity | 60 minutes | Internet, Books on local flora and fauna | Introduction to biodiversity and its importance | 1. Nature walk to observe local biodiversity 2. Discussion about protecting biodiversity 3. Project to design a biodiversity protection plan |
Summary of what was learned | Assessment of the biodiversity protection plan |
Lesson 6: Visual Arts | 60 minutes | Art supplies, Pictures of the local area | Introduction to using local area as a stimulus for art | 1. Sketching activity 2. Painting activity 3. Sculpture activity |
Summary of what was learned | Assessment of the art projects |