Lesson Number	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
1: History of Rathmines	60 Minutes	Books, Internet, Photos	Discuss the history and origin of the name Rathmines.	1. Research the history online. 2. Create a timeline of historical events. 3. Discuss the changes over time.	Summarize the key historical events and changes in Rathmines.	Review of timeline and discussion participation.
2: Notable Person	60 Minutes	Books, Internet	Introduce Bram Stoker, an author from nearby Clontarf.	1. Read a passage from Dracula. 2. Discuss Stoker's life and career. 3. Write a short biography.	Discuss the impact of Stoker's works on literature and popular culture.	Evaluation of biography and discussion participation.
3: Geography	60 Minutes	Maps, Photos	Discuss the geographical features of Rathmines.	1. Identify key features on a map. 2. Discuss the Swan River. 3. Create a drawing of the river.	Discuss the relationship between geographical features and human settlement.	Evaluation of drawing and discussion participation.
4: Mapping Skills	60 Minutes	Map, Pencils, Ruler	Discuss the importance of mapping skills.	1. Identify key landmarks on a map of Rathmines. 2. Draw a map from school to home. 3. Discuss the importance of accurate mapping.	Discuss the uses of maps in daily life.	Evaluation of map drawing and discussion participation.
5: Biodiversity	60 Minutes	Outdoor space, Notebooks, Pens	Discuss the concept of biodiversity and its importance.	1. Explore local biodiversity. 2. Discuss threats to local biodiversity. 3. Develop ideas to protect local biodiversity.	Discuss the importance of protecting local biodiversity.	Evaluation of biodiversity protection ideas and discussion participation.
6: Visual Arts	60 Minutes	Art Supplies	Discuss how local areas can inspire art.	1. Explore the local area for inspiration. 2. Create a piece of art based on local inspiration. 3. Discuss the created artworks.	Discuss how the local area can inspire creativity.	Evaluation of artwork and discussion participation.