Lesson 1: Exploring the Basic Geography of Cyprus Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Map of Cyprus, pictures of Cyprus landscapes Introduction: Introduce Cyprus as an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. Development: Show the map of Cyprus and discuss its location, size, neighboring countries, and major cities. Conclusion: Recap the key points about Cyprus' geography and have students draw their own maps of Cyprus. Assessment: Students will be assessed based on their participation in discussions and the accuracy of their drawn maps. |
Lesson 2: Identifying Facts about Nicosia Time Allocation: 30 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Nicosia, facts about Nicosia Introduction: Discuss the concept of a capital city and introduce Nicosia as the capital of Cyprus. Development: Have students identify and write down at least 3 facts about Nicosia, such as its population, history, and landmarks. Conclusion: Share and discuss the facts about Nicosia as a group. Assessment: Students will be assessed based on the accuracy and relevance of the facts they identified about Nicosia. |
Lesson 3: Discovering a Famous Landmark in Cyprus Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of famous landmarks in Cyprus Introduction: Introduce the concept of landmarks and their importance in a country's history and culture. Development: Show pictures of famous landmarks in Cyprus outside of Nicosia and have students identify and learn about one of them. Conclusion: Each student will present their chosen landmark to the class and explain its significance. Assessment: Students will be assessed based on the accuracy of their information about the landmark and the quality of their presentation. |
Lesson 4: Creating a Tour Guide for Cyprus Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Brochures about Cyprus, art supplies Introduction: Explain the purpose of a tour guide and its importance for tourists. Development: Divide students into groups and have them research and create a tour guide for a tourist planning on visiting Cyprus, including information about attractions, food, and culture. Conclusion: Each group will present their tour guide to the class and discuss the highlights of visiting Cyprus. Assessment: Students will be assessed based on the creativity and completeness of their tour guide, as well as their presentation skills. |