Lesson Plan 1: Explorers MSP Where We Live - Our Place & Our Space (Land & Sea)

This lesson will help children learn about Ireland's marine territory and resource and to understand how mapping is used as a part of planning how the land and ocean is used for human activities.

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10793/2041

Description

The introductory lesson plan provides children with an understanding of the size of Ireland's marine territory (The Real Map of Ireland) and the area dedicated to Ireland's National Marine Planning Framework. They will gain an understanding of how maps have been used from past discovery of land, how we use maps today, and the importance of mapping valuable space that needs to be designated for future planning.

Citation

Dromgool-Regan, C. (2025). Lesson Plan 1: Explorers MSP Where We Live - Our Place & Our Space (Land & Sea). Marine Institute, Galway, Ireland