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Geotourism: Friendly destinations

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g35/
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A lesson plan for Grade 3 and 5 Social Studies

Provider: National Geographic

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Appropriate grades
3 and 5
Subjects
social studies (geography, world cultures), thinking skills (information literacy, research skills, visual literacy), education technology (integrating technology), teaching methods (cooperative learning, online learning)
Provider
National Geographic

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In this Xpeditions lesson, students are introduced to the concept of geotourism through a series of activities. Students will study the opportunities for geotourism available in Honduras, and then extend their understanding of those concepts by planning geotourism activities for a location they have been studying in the United States.

Students will:

  • describe the characteristics of geotourism, including its challenges and benefits;
  • learn about geotourist travel opportunities in the country of Honduras;
  • explain how countries that practice the principles of geotourism can attract more visitors; and
  • plan geotourist activities for a location they have been studying in the United States.

Xpeditions provides links to all necessary web resources, detailed instructions for completing the lesson, and suggestions for assessment and extension activities.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 3

  • Goal 4: The learner will explain geographic concepts and the relationship between people and geography in real life situations.
    • Objective 4.01: Distinguish between various types of maps and globes.
    • Objective 4.02: Use appropriate source maps to locate communities.
    • Objective 4.03: Use geographic terminology to describe and explain variations in the physical environment as communities.
    • Objective 4.04: Compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment to meet their needs.

Grade 5

  • Goal 1: The learner will apply key geographic concepts to 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.