# Lesson Plan: Site Visitation Excursion to Lekki Conservation Center
### Class: Senior Secondary 2
### Subject: Tourism
### Duration: 2 hours
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### Objectives:
1. **Knowledge Objectives:**
- Understand the significance of Lekki Conservation Center as a tourist destination.
- Identify the biodiversity and wildlife found within the center.
2. **Skills Objectives:**
- Develop observational and note-taking skills.
- Enhance students' ability to engage in eco-tourism activities.
3. **Attitude Objectives:**
- Foster appreciation for environmental conservation.
- Encourage responsible tourism practices.
### Materials:
- Writing pads and pens
- Cameras/smartphones
- Binoculars
- Handouts with information about Lekki Conservation Center
- First aid kit
- Bottled water and snacks
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Caps/hats for sun protection
### Pre-Excursion Activities (30 minutes):
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Brief students on the lesson’s objectives and the importance of the excursion.
- Introduce the location, Lekki Conservation Center, including its history and purpose.
2. **Safety and Conduct Guidelines (10 minutes):**
- Discuss safety protocols to follow during the visit.
- Encourage responsible behavior and respect for wildlife and the environment.
3. **Assignment of Roles (10 minutes):**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Assign roles (photographer, note-taker, wildlife spotter, group leader) within each group.
### Travel to Lekki Conservation Center (30 minutes):
- Ensure all students are accounted for and briefed on the itinerary.
- Bus ride or walk and conversation about expectations during the trip.
### Excursion Activities (1 hour):
1. **Guided Tour and Observations (30 minutes):**
- Arrive at Lekki Conservation Center and meet with the local guide.
- Participate in a guided walk along the trails and canopy walkway.
- Encourage students to observe and document different species of flora and fauna.
2. **Independent Exploration and Group Work (20 minutes):**
- Allow time for students to explore specific areas of interest.
- Groups to gather data on assigned topics (e.g., specific animals, plants, conservation efforts).
3. **Interactive Session with Conservation Experts (10 minutes):**
- Facilitate a brief Q&A session with a conservation expert or guide.
- Discuss the center's efforts in environmental conservation and challenges faced.
### Post-Excursion Activities (30 minutes):
1. **Debrief and Reflection (15 minutes):**
- Gather students and discuss their observations and experiences.
- Encourage students to share notes, photographs, and insights.
2. **Presentation Preparation (15 minutes):**
- Groups to prepare a short presentation on their findings.
- Assignments may include creating a poster, a photo journal, or a brief report.
### Assessment:
- **Continuous Assessment:**
- Participation during the excursion.
- Quality of observations and notes taken.
- **Summative Assessment:**
- Group presentations on findings.
- Individual reflection essays on the importance of conservation and their experience.
### Homework:
- Write a 300-word reflective essay on the importance of environmental conservation based on the excursion.
- Prepare a short report on a specific species observed during the visit.
### Conclusion:
- Recap the significance of the Lekki Conservation Center.
- Highlight key learnings from the visit.
- Encourage students to consider careers in environmental science and tourism.
### Follow-Up:
- Plan a class discussion on how to apply sustainable practices in daily life.
- Organize a mini-project on local conservation efforts in their community.
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This lesson ensures that students learn through real-world experiences, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of tourism and conservation.