Lesson Name	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
History of Newmarket on Fergus Co. Clare	60 Minutes	Books about local history, Internet access	Introduction to the history of Newmarket on Fergus, its significance and origin of its name	1. Read about the history of the place. 2. Group discussion about the historical events. 3. Create a timeline of important events.	Review of the main historical events and their significance	Individual presentation of the timeline
Notable Person	60 Minutes	Biographies, Internet access	Introduction to the notable person, their life and achievements	1. Read about the person's life. 2. Group discussion about their achievements. 3. Create a poster about the person.	Review of the person's life and contributions	Presentation of the poster
Natural Geography of the Area	60 Minutes	Maps, Internet access	Introduction to the geographical features of the area	1. Identify the geographical features on the map. 2. Group discussion about the features. 3. Create a model of the geographical features.	Review of the geographical features and their significance	Present the model and explain the features
Mapping Skills	60 Minutes	Maps, pencils, grid paper	Introduction to mapping skills and their importance	1. Practice reading a map. 2. Group activity to create a map of the area. 3. Compare and contrast the created map with the original map.	Review of the importance of mapping skills	Assessment of the created map and comparison with the original map
Biodiversity	60 Minutes	Field guides, magnifying glasses, notebooks	Introduction to biodiversity and its importance	1. Explore the local area for biodiversity. 2. Group discussion about the findings. 3. Brainstorm ideas for protecting the biodiversity.	Review of the importance of biodiversity and conservation	Presentation of the findings and conservation ideas
Visual Arts	60 Minutes	Art supplies	Introduction to the use of local area as a stimulus for art	1. Explore the local area for inspiration. 2. Create a piece of art based on the inspiration. 3. Group discussion about the created art.	Review of the importance of using local environment in art	Presentation of the created art and explanation of the inspiration