Lesson 1: Exploring the Basic Geography of Dominican Republic
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Map of Dominican Republic, pictures of landscapes, markers, colored pencils Introduction: Show the map of Dominican Republic and discuss its location in the Caribbean. Discuss basic geography terms like mountains, rivers, and beaches. Development: Have the students label the major cities, rivers, and mountains on the map. Discuss the climate and vegetation of the country. Conclusion: Review the key points about the geography of Dominican Republic. Encourage students to ask questions. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture of their favorite landscape in Dominican Republic and label it with the geographic features discussed.
Lesson 2: Facts about Santo Domingo
Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Santo Domingo, factsheets about the city Introduction: Introduce Santo Domingo as the capital of Dominican Republic. Discuss the importance of capital cities. Development: Present 3 interesting facts about Santo Domingo. Have students take notes and discuss why these facts are important. Conclusion: Review the facts about Santo Domingo. Encourage students to share any additional information they learned. Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph about why they would like to visit Santo Domingo based on the facts discussed.
Lesson 3: Famous Landmark in Dominican Republic
Time Allocation: 30 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of the landmark, information sheet about the landmark Introduction: Introduce the concept of landmarks and their significance. Discuss the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Development: Present a famous landmark in Dominican Republic outside of Santo Domingo. Discuss its history and cultural significance. Conclusion: Review the landmark and its importance. Encourage students to ask questions. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture of the landmark and write a short description about why it is important.
Lesson 4: Creating a Tour Guide for Dominican Republic
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Brochures, travel magazines, colored paper, markers Introduction: Explain the concept of a tour guide and its purpose. Discuss the key information needed for travelers. Development: Divide students into groups and have them create a tour guide for a tourist planning on visiting Dominican Republic. Include information about attractions, food, culture, and safety tips. Conclusion: Have each group present their tour guide to the class. Discuss the different aspects included in each guide. Assessment: Evaluate the tour guides based on the accuracy of information, creativity, and presentation skills.