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Which subject	History
What topic	The Presbyterians of the Laggan Valley, County Londonderry, Ireland
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

The Presbyterians of the Laggan Valley, County Londonderry, Ireland

Subject

History

Objectives

To understand the historical significance of the Presbyterian community in the Laggan Valley.
To analyse the social, economic, and political factors influencing the Presbyterians' settlement and development.
To evaluate the impact of historical events on the community's growth in County Londonderry.

Grade/Age Group

Any relevant grade (doesn't matter)

Materials

Textbook or handouts on the history of the Presbyterians in the Laggan Valley
Whiteboard and markers
Projector (if needed for visual aids)
Worksheets for group activity
Quiz sheets for assessment

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with key history curriculum objectives focusing on local history, understanding community developments, and evaluating historical significance.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (min)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic and its importance. Engage students by asking what they already know.
2	Historical Background	10	Present a brief overview of the Presbyterians in the Laggan Valley using visual aids or handouts.
3	Group Activity	10	Split students into small groups to discuss given aspects of the Presbyterians' lives (e.g., social, economic).
4	Group Presentations	3	Each group shares key points from their discussions. Encourage collaboration and respect for all ideas.
5	Conclusion and Recap	2	Summarise the key points discussed and their relevance to the present day.
6	Homework Assignment	5	Assign homework that allows students to explore more about the topic independently without presentations in class.

Homework

Write a short essay (300-400 words) discussing what you found most interesting about the Presbyterians of the Laggan Valley. This will be collected at the beginning of the next class without requiring any presentations.

Assessment

Participation in group activities and discussions
Completion of the homework assignment evaluated based on understanding and engagement with the topic.

Reflection (Post-Lesson)

After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Consider student engagement and understanding of the topic.