Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
1: History of Rathwire Lower	60 minutes	History books, Internet access, Projector	Introduction to the history of Rathwire Lower, discussion on the meaning of the placename	1. Research activity on the history of Rathwire Lower 2. Group discussion on the meaning of the placename 3. Presentation on the historical significance of the area	Summary discussion on the history and significance of the placename	Assess based on participation in activities and understanding of historical context
2: Notable person from the area	60 minutes	Biographies, Internet access	Introduction of a notable person from the area (or nearby)	1. Research activity on the life and works of the person 2. Group discussion on the impact of the person 3. Presentation on the person's contribution to the area	Summary discussion on the importance of historical figures	Assess based on understanding of the person's life and contributions
3: Geography of the area	60 minutes	Maps, Internet access, Field trip permission slips	Introduction to the natural geography of Rathwire Lower	1. Map study of the area 2. Field trip to observe the natural geography 3. Group discussion on the features observed	Summary discussion on the importance of understanding geography	Assess based on participation in activities and understanding of geographical features
4: Mapping Skills	60 minutes	Maps, Rulers, Pencils	Introduction to mapping skills and their importance	1. Hands-on activity to draw a map of Rathwire Lower 2. Group activity to identify key features on the map 3. Discussion on the importance of accuracy in maps	Summary discussion on the learnt mapping skills	Assess based on accuracy of the drawn map and understanding of mapping skills
5: Biodiversity of the area	60 minutes	Field guides, Notebooks, Pencils, Field trip permission slips	Introduction to biodiversity and its importance	1. Field trip to observe local biodiversity 2. Group activity to identify local species 3. Discussion on how to protect local biodiversity	Summary discussion on the importance of biodiversity and conservation	Assess based on participation in activities and understanding of biodiversity and conservation
6: Visual Arts Lesson	60 minutes	Art supplies, Inspiration from local area	Introduction to using local area as an inspiration for art	1. Individual activity to create a piece of art inspired by Rathwire Lower 2. Group discussion on the created art pieces 3. Exhibition of the art pieces	Summary discussion on the importance of art in expressing our understanding and appreciation of our surroundings	Assess based on creativity, effort put into the art piece, and the ability to explain their art piece