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Geo-friendly travel: Destination Honduras

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A lesson plan for grade 5 Social Studies

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In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore a partnership between the government of Honduras and the National Geographic Society to highlight the concept of geotourism and its benefits. Activities in this lesson engage students in whole class discussion, online research, development of information literacy and map-reading skills, and use of an interactive online tool.

Students will:

  • describe the characteristics of geotourism, including its challenges and benefits;
  • learn about the culture, physical geography, history, and economics of Honduras;
  • explain how countries that practice the principles of geotourism can attract more visitors; and
  • plan an itinerary for a Honduran geotourism expedition.

Xpeditions provides detailed directions for completing the lesson, suggestions for assessment and extension activities, discussion questions, and links to necessary web resources.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 5

  • Goal 1: The learner will apply key geographic concepts to the United States and other countries of North America.
    • Objective 1.01: Describe the absolute and relative location of major landforms, bodies of water,and natural resources in the United States and other countries of North America.
    • Objective 1.02: Analyze how absolute and relative location influence ways of living in the United States and other countries of North America.
    • Objective 1.03: Compare and contrast the physical and cultural characteristics of regions within the United States, and other countries of North America.
    • Objective 1.06: Explain how people of the United States and other countries of North America adapt to, modify, and use their physical environment.
    • Objective 1.07: Analyze the past movement of people, goods, and ideas within and among the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America and compare it to movement today.
  • Goal 2: The learner will analyze political and social institutions in North America and examine how these institutions respond to human needs, structure society, and influence behavior.
    • Objective 2.07: Compare and contrast the educational structure of the United States to those of Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
    • Objective 2.08: Describe the different types of families and compare and contrast the role the family plays in the societal structures of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
  • Goal 3: The learner will examine the roles various ethnic groups have played in the development of the United States and its neighboring countries.
    • Objective 3.06: Compare and contrast the roles various religious and ethnic groups have played in he development of the United States with those of Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
    • Objective 3.07: Describe art, music, and craft forms in the United States and compare them to various art forms in Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
  • Goal 5: The learner will evaluate ways the United States and other countries of North America make decisions about the allocation and use of economic resources.
    • Objective 5.01: Categorize economic resources found in the United States and neighboring countries as human, natural, or capital and assess their long-term availability.
    • Objective 5.02: Analyze the economic effects of the unequal distribution of natural resources on the United States and its neighbors.
    • Objective 5.03: Assess economic institutions in terms of how well they enable people to meet their needs.
    • Objective 5.04: Describe the ways in which the economies of the United States and its neighbors are interdependent and assess the impact of increasing international economic interdependence.
    • Objective 5.05: Evaluate the influence of discoveries, inventions, and innovations on economic interdependence.
    • Objective 5.06: Examine the different economic systems such as traditional, command, and market developed in selected countries of North America and assess their effectiveness in meeting basic needs.
    • Objective 5.07: Describe the ways the United States and its neighbors specialize in economic activities, and relate these to increased production and consumption.