Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK FOUR

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: TOURISM

Topic: CHARACTERISTICS AND IMPORTANCE ON THE TYPES OF TOURISM

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Construct a detailed research characteristicson the types of tourism
2. Identify the importance on the types of Tourism

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

CHARACTERISTICS AND IMPORTANCE ON THE TYPES OF TOURISM

Characteristics of Domestic Tourism

1. Domestic tourism involves travel within the boundaries of one's own country, distinguishing it from international travel.
2. Domestic tourism provides flexibility in travel plans, allowing residents to choose from a range of transportation options, accommodation types, and activities based on their preferences and budget.
3. Domestic tourism encourages interaction with local communities, artisans, businesses, and residents, fostering connections and supporting local economies.
4. Domestic tourism can be more affordable than international travel, as it eliminates expenses such as flights, visas, and currency exchange, making it accessible to a broader segment of the population.

Importance of Domestic Tourism

1. Domestic tourism plays a significant role in stimulating economic activity, generating revenue, and supporting employment in various sectors such as hospitality, transportation, retail, and entertainment.
2. Domestic tourism contributes to the growth and development of the national economy by promoting domestic spending, creating jobs, and reducing dependence on external sources of revenue.
3. The demand for domestic tourism drives investment in infrastructure such as transportation networks, accommodations, tourist attractions, and public facilities, benefiting both tourists and local residents.
4. Domestic tourism promotes the preservation and appreciation of cultural heritage, traditions, languages, and customs within the country, fostering national identity and pride.

International Tourism

Characteristics of International Tourism

1. International tourism involves travel across national borders, where residents of one country visit and explore destinations in another country.
2. International tourism offers a wide range of destinations around the world, including famous landmarks, natural wonders, cultural heritage sites, and iconic cities.
3. International tourism facilitates cultural exchange and understanding by exposing travelers to different cultures, languages, traditions, customs, and cuisines.
4. International tourism is made possible by modern transportation networks, including air travel, railways, cruise ships, and highways, providing easy access to distant destinations.

Importance of International Tourism

1. International tourism generates significant economic benefits for host countries, including foreign exchange earnings, job creation, investment in infrastructure, and stimulation of local businesses.
2. International tourism contributes to the balance of payments by generating foreign exchange earnings through spending by international tourists on accommodations, dining, shopping, transportation, and attractions.
3. International tourism creates employment opportunities in various sectors such as hospitality, transportation, retail, entertainment, tour operations, and cultural heritage preservation.
4. International tourism serves as a form of cultural diplomacy, fostering understanding, friendship, and cooperation between countries and peoples through cultural exchange and mutual respect.

EVALUATION: 1. Identify 3 characteristics of domestic tourism and 3 characteristics of international tourism

2. Mention 5 importance of domestic tourism
3. Mention 5 importance of international tourism

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively