Mayo - PowerPoint
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25464/25200.pptx Added: 29 Dec 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: PresentationPowerPoint presentation about some of the key areas of interest in Co. Mayo including Croagh Patrick, Achill Island, Knock and the Céide Fields.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Human Environments
Strand unit: People living and working in the local area
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become aware of the natural features in the locality and in a contrasting part of Ireland and their interrelationship with the lives of people living in these places
- learn about and come to appreciate the peoples and communities who live and work in the locality and in a contrasting part of Ireland
Excavating the Ceide Fields
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yACQTWTbE3U Added: 29 Dec 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: Audio / VideoShort video showing a simple, traditional method used to find the location of ancient stone walls buried under the bog in the Ceide Fields.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Physical Features
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the names and approximate location of a small number of major world physical features
- learn about a small number of the major natural features of Europe
Top ten things to do in Mayo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdSt-lCr-b8 Added: 29 Dec 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type:Video showing some of the top visitor attractions and sites of interest in Mayo, including Croagh Patrick, Achill Island, the Céide Fields, Knock, the Great Western Greenway and Westport House.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Human Environments
Strand unit: People living and working in the local area
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become aware of the natural features in the locality and in a contrasting part of Ireland and their interrelationship with the lives of people living in these places
- learn about and come to appreciate the peoples and communities who live and work in the locality and in a contrasting part of Ireland
Suggestions for use: Use as an introduction/stimulus for a lesson or project work on Co. Mayo
