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. |