Lesson Objective Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Objective 1: Explore the basic geography of Mauritania 45 minutes World map, outline map of Africa, colored pencils, worksheets Start by locating Mauritania on the world map and showing its position within Africa. Discuss the neighboring countries. Provide an outline map of Africa with Mauritania missing. Have students fill in the missing country using colored pencils. Discuss the geography of Mauritania, including its coastline, deserts, and rivers. Review the main geographical features of Mauritania and have students complete a worksheet identifying these features. Assess students' understanding by reviewing their completed worksheets.
Objective 2: Identify at least 3 facts about the capital city Nouakchott 60 minutes Books or online resources about Nouakchott, worksheets Show pictures and videos of Nouakchott to capture students' interest. Discuss the importance of capital cities and their unique features. Guide students in researching and finding at least 3 interesting facts about Nouakchott. Provide books or online resources for them to gather information. Have students present their findings to the class and create a class poster highlighting the facts about Nouakchott. Assess students' understanding by evaluating their presentation and contribution to the class poster.
Objective 3: Identify 1 famous landmark in Mauritania outside of Nouakchott 45 minutes Books or online resources about Mauritania, pictures of landmarks Show pictures of famous landmarks around the world and discuss their significance. Explain that Mauritania also has notable landmarks. Provide books or online resources about Mauritania's landmarks and guide students in finding information about one landmark located outside of Nouakchott. Have students share their findings and create a class collage or display showcasing the different landmarks in Mauritania. Assess students' understanding by evaluating their participation in the discussion and their contribution to the class display.
Objective 4: Produce a tour guide for a tourist planning on visiting Mauritania 90 minutes Brochures about Mauritania, art supplies, worksheets Discuss the purpose and content of a tour guide. Show examples of tour guides for other countries or regions. Guide students in researching and selecting key information about Mauritania, such as attractions, culture, and practical information for tourists. Have students create their own tour guide using art supplies and templates provided. Encourage creativity in design and presentation. Assess students' understanding by evaluating the completeness and quality of their tour guides.