Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
1: History of Wicklow |
60 min |
Books on Wicklow history, internet access |
Introduce the history of Wicklow, focusing on the name origin. |
- Discussion about the origin of Wicklow's name
- Reading stories about Wicklow's history
- Researching the history online
|
Sum up the main points of Wicklow's history. |
Students write a short summary of what they learned. |
2: Notable Person from Wicklow |
60 min |
Biography of Charles Stewart Parnell |
Introduce Charles Stewart Parnell, a notable figure from Wicklow. |
- Reading about Parnell's life
- Discussion about his contribution
- Role-play of significant events in his life
|
Discuss the impact of Parnell on Ireland. |
Students write an essay about Parnell's life. |
3: Geography of Wicklow |
60 min |
Maps of Wicklow, internet access |
Introduce the natural geography of Wicklow. |
- Identifying geographical features on the map
- Researching about these features online
- Discussion about how these features influence life in Wicklow
|
Discuss the importance of Wicklow's geography. |
Students create a poster about Wicklow's geography. |
4: Mapping Skills |
60 min |
Blank maps, color pens |
Introduce the concept of mapping. |
- Drawing major landmarks on the blank map
- Coloring different areas according to their features
- Adding a legend to the map
|
Discuss the importance of accurate mapping. |
Students present their maps to the class. |
5: Biodiversity of Wicklow |
60 min |
Books on Wicklow's flora and fauna, internet access |
Introduce the concept of biodiversity. |
- Researching Wicklow's biodiversity
- Discussion about the importance of protecting biodiversity
- Brainstorming ways to protect local biodiversity
|
Summarize the importance of biodiversity and its protection. |
Students write a report on Wicklow's biodiversity and how to protect it. |
6: Visual Arts |
60 min |
Art supplies |
Introduce the idea of using the local area as a stimulus for art. |
- Sketching a local landmark
- Painting a local landscape
- Creating a sculpture inspired by local wildlife
|
Discuss how the local area can inspire art. |
Students present their artwork to the class. |
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