What is Irish Aid?

This lesson plan introduces Irish Aid's global efforts, focusing on development, equality, and sustainability. It encourages students to learn about international development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Irish Aid's work. The plan promotes student participation in the Our World Awards by linking their actions to global challenges and solutions.

Supporting Quality Education in Sierra Leone

This lesson examines how Irish Aid is supporting the Teach for Sierra Leone Graduate Programme and how this important programme has impacted significantly on the lives of pupils, teachers and communities to provide a better future for all.  It also introduces pupils to people in Sierra Leone who are leading the way in climate action, animal conservation and building sustainable futures for all.

Living Together with Nature, Niassa Reserve, Mozambique

This lesson plan highlights the Yao Crochet Project in Mozambique, funded by Irish Aid. It teaches students about biodiversity, animal conservation, and sustainable practices through creative efforts. The project helps the Yao people learn new skills, reduce poaching, and improve livelihoods while preserving their environment.

Life Below Water, Morrungulo, Mozambique

This lesson explores marine biodiversity, threats to healthy oceans and the role of community action through a project at Morrungulo Primary School in Inhambane Province, Mozambique. Supported by Irish Aid and delivered with the Marine Megafauna Foundation, the project helps children learn about sea life, ocean conservation and water safety.

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3rd & 4th Class Lesson Plans

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Pleananna Ceachta as Gaeilge

Tá pleananna ceachta as Gaeilge ar fáil. Cliceáil thíos agus gheobhaidh tú zipchomhaid ina bhfuil na 4 phlean ceachta do rang 3 agus rang 4. Tá sleamhnáin i ngach zipchomhad agus is féidir leat iad a chur i láthair an ranga.

Tá treoir don mhúinteoir ann freisin agus is féidir leat féachaint ar a bhfuil ann roimh an ábhar a úsáid sa rang. Nuair a bheidh an zipchomhad íoslódáilte agat, feicfidh tú na doiciméid ar leith i bhfillteán na n-íoslódálacha.

Our World Awards Irish Aid Lesson Plan - Mock Up Irish
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Good Practice Guidelines

This document provides good practice guidelines for teaching about global development issues such as poverty, climate change, and inequality in relation to the Our World Awards. It highlights the importance of educating children in an age-appropriate and inclusive manner, helping them become solutions focused global citizens.

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