| Lesson Plan for Objective 1: Exploring the Basic Geography of Ecuador | |--------|--------|--------|--------| | **Time Allocation:** 45 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** World map, pictures of Ecuador, colored pencils, blank maps | | **Introduction:** Begin by showing the location of Ecuador on the world map and discuss its position within South America. Talk about its neighboring countries and the geographical features such as the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest. | | **Development:** Provide each student with a blank map of South America and ask them to locate and label Ecuador. Discuss the climate, vegetation, and major rivers of the country. Allow students to color in the map to represent these features. | | **Conclusion:** Have a class discussion on what they have learned about Ecuador's geography. Encourage students to share interesting facts they discovered. | | **Assessment:** Students will be assessed based on their participation in the discussion and the accuracy of their labeled maps. | | Lesson Plan for Objective 2: Identifying 3 Facts about Quito, the Capital City | |--------|--------|--------|--------| | **Time Allocation:** 30 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Pictures of Quito, information sheets on the city | | **Introduction:** Show pictures of Quito and ask students what they notice about the city. Introduce Quito as the capital of Ecuador and discuss its significance. | | **Development:** Provide students with information sheets about Quito detailing its history, population, and notable landmarks. Ask students to identify and write down three interesting facts about the city. | | **Conclusion:** Have students share their facts with the class and discuss why Quito is an important city in Ecuador. | | **Assessment:** Students will be assessed based on the accuracy and relevance of the facts they have identified about Quito. | | Lesson Plan for Objective 3: Identifying a Famous Landmark in Ecuador | |--------|--------|--------|--------| | **Time Allocation:** 45 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Pictures of famous landmarks in Ecuador, research materials | | **Introduction:** Introduce the concept of famous landmarks and discuss their importance in a country's culture and history. Show pictures of various landmarks in Ecuador. | | **Development:** Assign each student a famous landmark in Ecuador outside of Quito to research. Students will create a short presentation highlighting the landmark's history, significance, and interesting facts. | | **Conclusion:** Have students present their chosen landmarks to the class and discuss why these sites are important to Ecuador. | | **Assessment:** Students will be assessed based on the content and delivery of their presentations on the famous landmarks in Ecuador. | | Lesson Plan for Objective 4: Creating a Tour Guide for Ecuador | |--------|--------|--------|--------| | **Time Allocation:** 60 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Brochures or templates for tour guides, information on tourist attractions in Ecuador | | **Introduction:** Explain the concept of a tour guide and discuss its purpose in helping tourists explore a new destination. Introduce popular tourist attractions in Ecuador. | | **Development:** Divide students into small groups and assign each group a specific region or city in Ecuador. Students will research and create a tour guide for their assigned location, including information on attractions, activities, and local culture. | | **Conclusion:** Have each group present their tour guides to the class, highlighting the unique features of their chosen destination. Discuss as a class the variety of experiences available in Ecuador for tourists. | | **Assessment:** Students will be assessed based on the creativity, accuracy, and organization of their tour guides for Ecuador. |