LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Geography in Action

Goal 9: The learner will analyze how tourism affects the environmental/physical geography of a place, leading to both environmental deterioration and environmental conservation.

Objective 9.02. Identify and locate natural activities and attractions sought after by tourists.

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Resources on the web

A web of resources
This Xpeditions lesson focuses on the complex nature of resources and how geography is part of the nature of resources. Students are asked to conduct research on selected resources and explore the geographic nature of resources in general. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Geotourism: Honduras as a working model
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about a partnership between the government of Honduras and the National Geographic Society to highlight the concept of geotourism and its benefits. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Eco-terrorism in Vail, CO
Students will discuss the different viewpoints in the eco-terrorism case in Vail, CO in 1998. They will discuss personal and political decisions behind violent protest. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Council on Economic Education