| Lesson | 
    Time Allocation | 
    Resources Needed | 
    Introduction | 
    Development | 
    Conclusion | 
    Assessment | 
  
  
    | Lesson 1: History of Ballymacelligott Co. Kerry | 
    45 Minutes | 
    History books, Internet access, Projector | 
    Introduce the area and its historical significance. Discuss the meaning of the placename. | 
    
      
        - Activity 1: Research on the history of the area
 
        - Activity 2: Group discussion on the placename's origin
 
        - Activity 3: Present a slideshow on the area's history
 
       
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    Summarize the history of the area and its placename's origin. | 
    Assess the children's understanding through a short quiz. | 
  
  
    | Lesson 2: Notable person from the area | 
    45 Minutes | 
    Biographies, Internet access | 
    Introduce the notable person from the area. | 
    
      
        - Activity 1: Read a biography about the person
 
        - Activity 2: Role play as the notable person
 
        - Activity 3: Draw a timeline of the person's life
 
       
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    Summarize the life and achievements of the notable person. | 
    Assess the children's understanding through a writing task. | 
  
  
    | Lesson 3: Geography of the area | 
    45 Minutes | 
    Maps, Internet access, Field trip (if possible) | 
    Introduce the geographical features of the area. | 
    
      
        - Activity 1: Map study of the area
 
        - Activity 2: Discussion on the area's geographical features
 
        - Activity 3: Field trip to the area (if possible)
 
       
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    Summarize the geographical features of the area. | 
    Assess the children's understanding through a short quiz or discussion. | 
  
  
    | Lesson 4: Mapping skills | 
    45 Minutes | 
    Maps, Rulers, Pencils | 
    Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. | 
    
      
        - Activity 1: Draw a map of the area
 
        - Activity 2: Identify landmarks on the map
 
        - Activity 3: Use a compass to identify directions on the map
 
       
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    Summarize the importance of mapping and how it's done. | 
    Assess the children's maps and their understanding of mapping skills. | 
  
  
    | Lesson 5: Biodiversity | 
    45 Minutes | 
    Internet access, Field trip (if possible), Books on local flora and fauna | 
    Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. | 
    
      
        - Activity 1: Identify local species using books or the internet
 
        - Activity 2: Discuss ways to protect local biodiversity
 
        - Activity 3: Visit a local habitat (if possible)
 
       
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    Summarize the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it. | 
    Assess the children's understanding through a short quiz or discussion. | 
  
  
    | Lesson 6: Visual arts using local area as a stimulus | 
    45 Minutes | 
    Art supplies | 
    Introduce the concept of using the local area as inspiration for art. | 
    
      
        - Activity 1: Sketch a local landmark
 
        - Activity 2: Paint a local landscape
 
        - Activity 3: Create a collage using local materials
 
       
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    Discuss the various art pieces created and how they were inspired by the local area. | 
    Assess the children's art pieces and their understanding of using local area as inspiration. |