Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK SIX

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: TOURISM

Topic: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 

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

1. Define Sustainable tourism.
2. Outline in details, the advantages and disadvantages of sustainable 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

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM.          

Sustainable tourism is a concept that emphasizes responsible travel practices aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment, society, and economy, while maximizing the benefits for local communities and preserving cultural heritage. It involves the integration of environmental conservation, social inclusivity, and economic viability to ensure that tourism activities can be maintained over the long term without compromising the well-being of future generations.

Advantages of Sustainable Tourism

1. Sustainable tourism helps to protect natural ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity by minimizing negative impacts such as pollution, habitat destruction, and overdevelopment.
2. Sustainable tourism promotes the preservation of cultural heritage, traditions, and identities by supporting local artisans, indigenous communities, and traditional practices.
3. Sustainable tourism contributes to local economic development, job creation, and poverty alleviation by providing opportunities for employment, income generation, and entrepreneurship within host communities.
4. Sustainable tourism diversifies the economy by reducing dependence on a single industry (e.g., agriculture or extractive industries) and creating alternative sources of revenue through tourism-related activities.
5. Sustainable tourism improves the quality of life for residents of tourist destinations by investing in community infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social services, thereby fostering social inclusion and well-being.

Disadvantages of Sustainable Tourism:

1. Implementing sustainable tourism practices may require significant upfront investment in infrastructure, training, and certification, which can be challenging for small businesses and developing countries with limited resources.
2. Some businesses may engage in "greenwashing" by claiming to be sustainable without implementing meaningful practices, leading to consumer confusion and skepticism about the credibility of sustainable tourism initiatives.
3. Sustainable tourism may impose limitations on the growth and expansion of tourism activities to prevent overcrowding, preserve natural resources, and maintain the quality of the visitor experience, which could impact revenue generation and economic development.
4. Stakeholders within the tourism industry, including businesses, government agencies, and local communities, may resist adopting sustainable practices due to concerns about increased costs, regulatory burdens, or perceived threats to profitability.
5. In some cases, sustainable tourism projects may lead to the displacement of local residents or loss of access to traditional lands and resources, particularly in indigenous communities, if not implemented with careful consideration for social equity and community engagement.

EVALUATION: 1. What is sustainable tourism?

2. Identify 5 advantages of sustainable tourism.
3. Identify 5 disadvantages of sustainable tourism

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively