| Lesson Number | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 mins | History books, Internet access | Introduction to the history of Greystones Co. Wicklow, focusing on the origin of the place name. | 1. Group discussion about the possible meanings of the place name. 2. Research on the internet or in books about the history of the place name. 3. Create a timeline of key events related to the place name. | Summary of the history of the place name and its significance. | Oral presentation about the history of the place name. |
| 2 | 60 mins | Biographies, Internet access | Introduction to a notable person from Greystones Co. Wicklow, focusing on their life and achievements. | 1. Group discussion about the person's life and achievements. 2. Research on the internet or in books about the person's life. 3. Create a poster or a presentation about the person. | Summary of the person's life and achievements and their significance. | Presentation or poster about the notable person. |
| 3 | 60 mins | Maps, Internet access | Introduction to the natural geography of Greystones Co. Wicklow, focusing on rivers, mountains, lakes, beaches, etc. | 1. Group discussion about the natural features of the area. 2. Research on the internet or in maps about the geography of the area. 3. Create a model or a drawing of the area's geography. | Summary of the geography of the area and its significance. | Model or drawing of the area's geography. |
| 4 | 60 mins | Maps, Pencils, Paper | Introduction to map skills and a map of Greystones Co. Wicklow. | 1. Discussion about map symbols and their meanings. 2. Practice reading and interpreting the map. 3. Task of creating their own map of the area. | Summary of the map skills learned and their importance. | Creation of their own map of the area. |
| 5 | 60 mins | Internet access, Local Environment | Introduction to biodiversity and its importance, focusing on the local area. | 1. Discussion about the importance of biodiversity. 2. Exploration of the local area for biodiversity. 3. Brainstorming ideas for protecting the local area's biodiversity. | Summary of the importance of biodiversity and ways to protect it. | Presentation of their ideas for protecting the local area's biodiversity. |
| 6 | 60 mins | Art supplies | Introduction to using the local area as a stimulus for creating a piece of art. | 1. Discussion about the local area and its features. 2. Choosing a feature or a view of the area to draw or paint. 3. Creation of their art piece. | Summary of the artistic process and the inspiration from the local area. | Finished art piece inspired by the local area. |