Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Tourism - mportance Of Festivals And Heritage To The Econom

### Lesson Plan: Importance of Festivals and Heritage to the Economy of Nigeria **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 **Subject:** Tourism **Duration:** 60 minutes #### Objectives: 1. **Cognitive:** - Students will understand the role of festivals and heritage sites in Nigeria's economy. - Students will identify key festivals and heritage sites in Nigeria. 2. **Affective:** - Students will appreciate the cultural diversity of Nigeria and its economic implications. 3. **Psychomotor:** - Students will create a project or presentation on a specific Nigerian festival or heritage site. #### Materials Needed: - Textbooks - Projector and screen (or whiteboard) - Handouts on key Nigerian festivals and heritage sites - Internet access for research - Markers, pens, paper #### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Engage:** - Start with an open question: "What are some festivals and heritage sites you know in Nigeria?" 2. **Activity:** - Show a short video (3-5 minutes) showcasing various festivals and heritage sites in Nigeria. - After the video, ask students to share their thoughts and what stood out to them. #### Development (20 minutes): 1. **Lecture/Presentation:** - Discuss the importance of festivals and heritage sites. - **Cultural Significance:** How these festivals and sites preserve Nigerian history, traditions, and identity. - **Economic Benefits:** How these attract tourists, create jobs, and generate income for local communities. - **Examples:** Introduce major festivals such as the Eyo Festival, Osun-Osogbo Festival, and esteemed heritage sites like the Sukur Cultural Landscape and Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. 2. **Class Discussion:** - Facilitate a discussion on how these festivals and heritage sites influence local businesses, tourism, and Nigeria's international reputation. #### Guided Practice (15 minutes): 1. **Group Assignment:** - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a festival or heritage site. 2. **Research Task:** - Each group will research their assigned festival or site, focusing on its cultural and economic impact. Provide handouts and internet access for research. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Presentation Preparation:** - Groups will prepare a short presentation (3-5 minutes each) to present their findings. #### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Reflection:** - Ask each group to briefly share their findings and insights with the class. - Highlight the key points from each presentation. 2. **Wrap-Up:** - Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the importance of festivals and heritage to Nigeria’s economy. - Assign homework: Write a short essay (200-250 words) on how they would promote a lesser-known festival or heritage site to boost tourism in Nigeria. #### Assessment: - **Formative:** Participation during discussion, contributions to group research, engagement in presentation preparation. - **Summative:** Evaluate group presentations and individual essays based on understanding, accuracy, and depth of analysis. #### Homework: - Short essay (200-250 words) on promoting a lesser-known festival or heritage site. #### Extensions (Optional): - Plan a field trip to a local heritage site or invite a guest speaker, such as a cultural historian or tourism expert, to provide deeper insight into Nigeria's cultural economy. #### References: - Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) - UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nigeria - Books and articles on Nigerian festivals and heritage. --- This lesson plan provides a structured approach to understanding the importance of festivals and heritage sites in Nigeria, dovetailing cognitive learning with interactive and reflective activities.