Lesson 1: Exploring the Basic Geography of Belarus Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Map of Belarus, images of Belarusian landscapes Introduction: Start by showing the map of Belarus and asking students what they know about the country's geography. Development: Discuss the location of Belarus in Europe, its neighboring countries, major rivers, and climate. Conclusion: Ask students to draw and label a simple map of Belarus highlighting key geographical features. Assessment: Observe students' participation in discussions and review their completed maps.

Lesson 2: Facts about Minsk Time Allocation: 30 minutes Resources Needed: Information cards about Minsk, images of Minsk Introduction: Show images of Minsk and ask students what they notice. Introduce the capital city and its significance. Development: Present three interesting facts about Minsk. Discuss its history, population, and notable landmarks. Conclusion: Have students create a simple fact sheet about Minsk with the information learned. Assessment: Review students' fact sheets for accuracy and completeness.

Lesson 3: Famous Landmark in Belarus Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of famous Belarusian landmarks Introduction: Show images of various landmarks in Belarus and ask students to identify them. Development: Introduce the chosen famous landmark outside of Minsk. Discuss its history, significance, and cultural importance. Conclusion: Have students draw and describe the landmark in their own words. Assessment: Evaluate students' descriptions and drawings for accuracy and level of detail.

Lesson 4: Producing a Tour Guide for Belarus Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Travel brochures, internet access Introduction: Explain the concept of a tour guide and its purpose. Discuss the key elements to include in a tour guide. Development: Divide students into groups and assign each group a specific aspect of Belarus to research and include in their tour guide. Conclusion: Have each group present their tour guide to the class and discuss what makes Belarus an interesting travel destination. Assessment: Evaluate the content, creativity, and presentation of each group's tour guide.