### Lesson Plan: Why People Travel - Physiological Factors (Senior Secondary 2)
**Subject:** Tourism
**Grade:** Senior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 90 minutes
**Topic:** Why People Travel - Physiological Factors
#### Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the various physiological factors that influence why people travel.
2. Identify and analyze these factors with real-world examples.
3. Develop the ability to critically think about the impact of physiological factors on tourism.
#### Materials Needed:
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Projector and screen
3. PowerPoint presentation on "Physiological Factors Influencing Travel"
4. Handouts (worksheets and articles)
5. Internet access for research activity
#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Welcome and attendance.
- Icebreaker: Ask students to share places they have traveled to and why they chose those destinations.
- Brief overview of the day's objectives.
2. **Direct Instruction (20 minutes)**
- Present the PowerPoint on "Physiological Factors Influencing Travel."
- Define physiological factors (e.g., health, wellness, physical needs).
- Discuss how factors like relaxation, adventure, and medical needs can influence travel decisions.
3. **Class Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to think of examples where physiological factors influenced their travel decisions or those of people they know.
- Facilitate an open discussion highlighting key points from the students' contributions.
4. **Group Activity (25 minutes)**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Each group receives a handout with scenarios describing different physiological reasons for travel (e.g., spa and wellness retreats, adventure tourism for thrill-seekers, medical tourism for specific treatments).
- Groups discuss the scenarios and prepare a short presentation on their findings.
5. **Group Presentations (15 minutes)**
- Each group presents their scenario and findings to the class.
- Encourage questions and interactions after each presentation to deepen understanding.
6. **Research Activity (10 minutes)**
- Provide students with internet access.
- Assign each student to find a recent article or case study that illustrates how physiological factors influence travel decisions.
- Students should summarize their findings and prepare to share in the next class.
7. **Conclusion (10 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points from the lesson.
- Briefly review the physiological factors discussed and how they impact tourism.
- Remind students of the research activity and its importance for next class.
- Open the floor for any final questions or comments.
8. **Exit Ticket (5 minutes)**
- Ask students to write down one new thing they learned about physiological factors affecting travel and one question they still have.
- Collect the exit tickets as they leave.
#### Assessment:
- Participation in group activities and discussions.
- Quality of group presentations.
- Completion of the research assignment and its summary.
#### Homework:
- Complete the research activity and prepare a brief summary to share with the class.
- Read the provided article on the impacts of physiological factors on tourism and prepare to discuss its contents in the next session.
### Reflection:
At the end of the lesson, reflect on the effectiveness of the activities and the students' engagement. Take note of what went well and what could be improved for future lessons on similar topics.