TERM – 2ND TERM
WEEK NINE
Class: Senior Secondary School 1
Age: 15 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each
Date:
Subject: TOURISM
Topic: TOURIST ATTRACTION TO AFRICA
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Construct an extensive research on Tourist attractions,
- Identify the types of Tourist Attractions and their locations in Africa
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1-2
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PRESENTATION
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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY
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STUDENT’S
ACTIVITY
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STEP 1
INTRODUCTION
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Teachers should explain in details the different types of Tourist attraction in Africa
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Students pay
attention
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STEP 2
EXPLANATION
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Teacher discusses the location of tourist attractions site in Africa.
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Students pay
attention and
participate
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STEP 3
NOTE TAKING
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The teacher writes a summarized
note on the board
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The students
copy the note in
their books
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NOTE
TOURIST ATTRACTION TO AFRICA
Africa is blessed with a rich diversity of tourist attractions, including natural wonders, man-made marvels, and socio-cultural heritage sites. Here are examples of each type of tourist attraction along with their locations:
Natural Attractions
The following are natural attractions in Africa
- Victoria Falls: Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world, offering breathtaking views and thrilling experiences like bungee jumping and white-water rafting.
- Serengeti National Park: Situated in Tanzania, the Serengeti is renowned for its vast plains, diverse wildlife, and the annual Great Migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals.
- Mount Kilimanjaro: Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, is located in Tanzania and attracts adventurous travelers seeking to conquer its summit and experience its diverse ecosystems, including glaciers and alpine forests.
Man-Made Attractions
The following are man-made attractions in Africa
- Pyramids of Giza: Located near Cairo, Egypt, the Pyramids of Giza are ancient structures built as tombs for Egyptian pharaohs. They are among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Great Mosque of Djenné: Situated in Mali, the Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud-brick building in the world and a masterpiece of Sudano-Sahelian architecture, attracting visitors with its unique design and cultural significance.
- Table Mountain: Overlooking Cape Town, South Africa, Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain that offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding coastline. It is a popular tourist attraction accessible by cable car or hiking.
Socio-Cultural Attractions
- Stone Town, Zanzibar: Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar City in Tanzania, known for its labyrinthine alleys, ancient buildings, and diverse cultural influences from Arab, Persian, Indian, and European traders.
- Goree Island: Located off the coast of Senegal, Goree Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Visitors can explore historic sites, museums, and monuments dedicated to the memory of enslaved Africans.
- Kasubi Tombs: Situated in Uganda's capital, Kampala, the Kasubi Tombs are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the burial grounds of the Buganda kings, showcasing traditional Ugandan architecture and cultural practices.
EVALUATION: 1. Mention 5 tourist attractions in Africa that you know
- Identify the locations of the tourist attractions sites mentioned in 1 above.
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively
