Lesson 1: Exploring the Basic Geography of Portugal
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: World map or globe, pictures or posters of Portugal, markers, colored pencils, blank paper
Introduction: - Show the world map or globe to the class and find Portugal together. - Show pictures or posters of Portugal to spark interest and curiosity. - Ask the students what they already know or think about Portugal.
Development: - Discuss the location of Portugal in relation to other countries and continents. - Talk about the climate, terrain, and natural resources of Portugal. - Engage the students in a discussion about the culture, traditions, and language of Portugal. - Encourage them to ask questions and share their thoughts.
Conclusion: - Summarize the key points discussed about the basic geography of Portugal. - Highlight the importance of understanding different countries and cultures. - Encourage the students to continue exploring and learning about Portugal on their own.
Assessment: - Ask the students to draw and label a simple map of Portugal, including its neighboring countries and major cities. - Assess their understanding through class participation and engagement during the discussion.

Lesson 2: Facts about Lisbon, the Capital City
Time Allocation: 30 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures or posters of Lisbon, markers, colored pencils, blank paper
Introduction: - Display pictures or posters of Lisbon to capture the students' attention. - Ask the students if they know anything about the capital city of Portugal.
Development: - Discuss the location of Lisbon within Portugal. - Introduce three interesting facts about Lisbon, such as its famous landmarks, history, or cultural significance. - Allow the students to ask questions and share their thoughts about Lisbon.
Conclusion: - Summarize the three facts discussed about Lisbon. - Emphasize the uniqueness and importance of capital cities. - Encourage the students to explore more about Lisbon and its attractions.
Assessment: - Ask the students to create a simple poster or postcard showcasing one of the facts they learned about Lisbon. - Assess their understanding through class participation and engagement during the discussion.

Lesson 3: Famous Landmark in Portugal (outside of Lisbon)
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures or posters of a famous landmark in Portugal (e.g., Pena Palace, Porto's Dom Luís I Bridge), markers, colored pencils, blank paper
Introduction: - Display pictures or posters of a famous landmark in Portugal (outside of Lisbon) to generate interest. - Ask the students if they have ever heard or seen the landmark before.
Development: - Discuss the location of the landmark within Portugal. - Introduce interesting facts about the landmark, such as its history, significance, or unique features. - Allow the students to ask questions and share their thoughts about the landmark.
Conclusion: - Summarize the facts discussed about the famous landmark in Portugal. - Highlight the diversity of attractions outside of Lisbon. - Encourage the students to explore more about other landmarks in Portugal.
Assessment: - Ask the students to create a short presentation or write a paragraph describing the famous landmark they learned about. - Assess their understanding through class participation and engagement during the discussion.

Lesson 4: Producing a Tour Guide for Portugal
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Brochures or travel guides of Portugal, markers, colored pencils, blank paper
Introduction: - Show examples of brochures or travel guides of different destinations to the class. - Explain that they will be creating a tour guide for someone planning to visit Portugal.
Development: - Discuss the essential information to include in a tour guide, such as popular attractions, accommodations, transportation, and local customs. - Divide the students into small groups and assign each group a specific region or city in Portugal to focus on. - Provide resources like books or websites for them to gather information about their assigned area. - Guide the students in organizing and designing their tour guide, using markers, colored pencils, and blank paper.
Conclusion: - Allow each group to present their tour guide to the class, explaining their chosen attractions and why they recommend visiting them. - Discuss the importance of providing accurate and useful information in a tour guide. - Encourage the students to share their tour guides with others or use them as inspiration for future travels.
Assessment: - Assess the students' tour guides based on their creativity, organization, and inclusion of relevant information. - Evaluate their understanding through their group presentations and participation.