Lesson 1: Exploring the Basic Geography of Sri Lanka
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: World map, images of Sri Lanka, colored pencils Introduction: Show the location of Sri Lanka on the map and discuss its geographical features. Development: Have students color and label a map of Sri Lanka, highlighting major rivers, mountains, and cities. Conclusion: Review key geographical facts about Sri Lanka as a class. Assessment: Ask students to name at least 3 geographical features of Sri Lanka.
Lesson 2: Discovering Facts about Colombo
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Colombo, fact cards about the city Introduction: Introduce Colombo as the capital city of Sri Lanka and its significance. Development: Students work in pairs to research and present 3 interesting facts about Colombo. Conclusion: Discuss the facts presented and create a class list of key information about Colombo. Assessment: Assess students based on their ability to identify and present facts about Colombo.
Lesson 3: Exploring a Famous Landmark in Sri Lanka
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, information sheets about the landmark Introduction: Introduce Sigiriya Rock Fortress as a famous landmark in Sri Lanka. Development: Students read about the history and significance of Sigiriya and create a poster about it. Conclusion: Students present their posters and discuss the importance of preserving cultural landmarks. Assessment: Evaluate the posters created by students and their understanding of Sigiriya.
Lesson 4: Creating a Tour Guide for Sri Lanka
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Brochures, travel magazines, internet access Introduction: Explain the purpose of a tour guide and discuss key elements. Development: In groups, students research and create a tour guide for a tourist visiting Sri Lanka, including attractions, accommodations, and cultural experiences. Conclusion: Groups present their tour guides to the class and discuss the highlights of visiting Sri Lanka. Assessment: Evaluate the tour guides based on creativity, accuracy, and presentation skills.