Lesson 1: Exploring the Basic Geography of Russia |
Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: World map, pictures of Russian landmarks, printed worksheets with simple map of Russia |
Introduction: Begin by showing the world map and locating Russia. Ask students if they know anything about Russia. |
Development: Discuss the size of Russia and its neighboring countries. Show pictures of famous landmarks such as the Kremlin, Lake Baikal, and the Trans-Siberian Railway. Provide printed worksheets with a simple map of Russia and ask students to label major cities and physical features. |
Conclusion: Recap the main points about Russia's geography. Ask students if they have any questions or if there's anything they found interesting. |
Assessment: Collect the completed worksheets and assess students' ability to identify major cities and physical features of Russia. |
Lesson 2: Exploring Moscow - Facts about the Capital City |
Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: Pictures of Moscow, printed worksheets with questions about Moscow |
Introduction: Show pictures of Moscow and ask students if they know what the capital city of Russia is. |
Development: Discuss key facts about Moscow, such as its population, famous landmarks (e.g., Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral), and cultural significance. Provide printed worksheets with questions about Moscow and have students work individually or in pairs to find the answers. |
Conclusion: Review the answers to the worksheet questions as a class. Encourage students to share any interesting facts they discovered about Moscow. |
Assessment: Assess students' understanding of Moscow by reviewing their worksheet answers and participation in class discussion. |
Lesson 3: Famous Landmarks in Russia (outside of Moscow) |
Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: Pictures of famous Russian landmarks (excluding Moscow) |
Introduction: Display pictures of famous Russian landmarks and ask students if they can name any of them. |
Development: Show pictures of landmarks such as the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, the Kazan Cathedral in Kazan, and the Trans-Siberian Railway. Discuss their historical and cultural significance. Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts. |
Conclusion: Recap the landmarks discussed and ask students if they would like to visit any of them. Encourage them to share their reasons. |
Assessment: Assess students' engagement and participation in the discussion about famous Russian landmarks. |
Lesson 4: Creating a Tour Guide for Russia |
Time Allocation: 60 minutes |
Resources Needed: Art supplies (paper, markers, colored pencils), printed templates for tour guide |
Introduction: Explain that students will be creating their own tour guide for a tourist visiting Russia. |
Development: Provide printed templates with sections for students to fill in information about Russia's geography, Moscow, and at least one famous landmark outside of Moscow. Allow students to use art supplies to illustrate their tour guides and make them visually appealing. |
Conclusion: Have students share their tour guides with the class. Encourage them to explain their choices and highlight interesting aspects of their guides. |
Assessment: Assess students' ability to include accurate and relevant information about Russia, Moscow, and a famous landmark in their tour guides. Consider their creativity and presentation skills. |