| Lesson Plan | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: History of Millbrook Co. Wexford | 60 minutes | Books, Online research tools, History of Ireland textbook | Introduce the history of Millbrook Co. Wexford, with a focus on its placename origin. | Activity 1: Research and discussion on the history of the placename. Activity 2: Creative writing on how life was during historical times in Millbrook. Activity 3: Role play of a historical event in Millbrook. | Recap of the history learned and its relevance to the current world. | Review written work and participation in activities. |
| Lesson 2: Notable Person from the area | 60 minutes | Books, Online resources, Guest speaker (if possible) | Introduce a notable person from the surrounding area of Millbrook. | Activity 1: Research and presentation on the notable person. Activity 2: Discussion on the person's contributions. Activity 3: Drawing or painting of the notable person. | Discuss the impact of the notable person's contributions to Millbrook and Ireland. | Assess children's understanding through their presentations and contributions to the discussion. |
| Lesson 3: Geography of Millbrook | 60 minutes | Maps, Online Geography tools, Field trip (if possible) | Introduce the natural geography of Millbrook, including rivers, mountains, lakes, and beaches. | Activity 1: Map reading of the area. Activity 2: Discussion on the importance of each geographical feature. Activity 3: A field trip to a notable geographical feature (if possible). | Discuss the importance of understanding the geography of our local area. | Assessment based on participation in map reading and discussion. |
| Lesson 4: Mapping Skills | 60 minutes | Maps of Millbrook, Colored pencils, Rulers | Introduce the concept of mapping and its importance. | Activity 1: Children draw their own map of Millbrook. Activity 2: Children compare their maps with actual maps. Activity 3: Children present their maps and explain the features they included. | Discuss the importance of maps in understanding our surroundings. | Assess the children's maps and their understanding of map features. |
| Lesson 5: Biodiversity of Millbrook | 60 minutes | Field trip, Notebooks, Pencils, Binoculars (if possible) | Introduce the concept of biodiversity and its importance. | Activity 1: A field trip to study biodiversity. Activity 2: Children make a list of the different species they find. Activity 3: Discussion on how to protect the biodiversity of Millbrook. | Discuss the importance of protecting biodiversity. | Assess children's understanding through their lists and contributions to the discussion. |
| Lesson 6: Visual Arts | 60 minutes | Art supplies | Introduce the concept of using the local area as a stimulus for creating art. | Activity 1: Children sketch or paint a landscape of Millbrook. Activity 2: Children create a sculpture using natural materials. Activity 3: Children present their artwork to the class. | Discuss how art can be inspired by our surroundings. | Assess children's creativity and their understanding of the connection between art and their surroundings. |