**Lesson Plan: Why People Travel - Social Factors**
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Subject:** Tourism
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Why People Travel - Social Factors
**Objectives:**
1. To understand and identify the various social factors that influence why people travel.
2. To analyze how social factors impact tourism trends and patterns.
3. To engage students in discussions about the personal and societal benefits of travel.
**Materials:**
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Projector and computer with internet access
3. Presentation slides (PowerPoint or Google Slides)
4. Handouts with key information and activities
5. Videos or short documentaries about travel
6. Flipchart paper and markers for group activities
**Lesson Structure:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Greet the students and take attendance.
- Briefly introduce the topic of the lesson: "Why People Travel - Social Factors."
- Ask students to name some reasons why they or their families travel. Write these responses on the whiteboard.
- Present the lesson objectives to the students.
**2. Presentation (20 minutes):**
- Use the projector to show a set of slides that cover the main social factors that influence travel. The slides should include:
- Social factors such as family, friends, social status, and cultural events.
- Examples and explanations of each factor.
- Data or statistics showing the impact of social factors on tourism trends.
- Supplement the presentation with a short, engaging video or a documentary clip that illustrates the impact of social factors on travel preferences.
**3. Interactive Discussion (15 minutes):**
- Divide the students into small groups and provide each group with a handout containing questions related to social factors and travel.
- Questions for Group Discussion (examples):
1. How does social media influence travel decisions among young people?
2. In what ways do family traditions or obligations affect travel plans?
3. How do cultural events and festivals promote travel within and between countries?
- Allow the groups to discuss and write down their thoughts on flipchart paper.
- After 10 minutes, have each group present a summary of their discussion to the class.
**4. Activity: Travel Planning (10 minutes):**
- In their groups, ask students to plan a hypothetical trip that is influenced by social factors. They should consider:
- Destination
- Purpose of the trip (e.g., attending a family event, cultural festival, social gathering)
- Activities they would participate in
- How social factors influenced their choices
- Each group should briefly present their travel plan to the class.
**5. Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- Recap the key points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the social factors that drive people to travel.
- Encourage students to think about how these factors might influence their own travel decisions in the future.
- Ask students to reflect on one thing they learned today about social factors and travel.
**6. Homework/Extension Activity:**
- Assign students to write a short essay (300-500 words) on one social factor that has influenced a travel experience they or someone they know has had.
- Alternatively, students can research a cultural festival in a different country and present how it attracts tourists and impacts local travel.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in group discussions and activity
- Quality and detail of travel planning activity
- Homework assignment (essay or research presentation)
**Note to Teacher:**
- Be attentive to students' participation and provide guidance as needed during group activities.
- Encourage students to think critically and creatively about the influence of social factors on travel for a broader understanding of tourism dynamics.