Lesson 2 Ecotourism

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for students to take notes during a presentation?

• It helps them remember key information and stay engaged.

• It allows them to skip listening to the teacher.

• It is required for every subject, regardless of the content.

• It makes the presentation longer.

Open Ended

What strategies can help you quickly recall the names of all the states in America?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a learning outcome for this lesson?

• Describe the history of tourism.

• Define eco-tourism.

• List the most popular tourist destinations.

• Explain the process of booking a tour.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of tourism for the natural environment?

• Can raise awareness about the world we live in.

• Over exploitation of local people as cheap labour.

• Generates income in places that often have few other means of making money.

• Dilutes or destroys local culture and traditions.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a danger of tourism for the natural environment?

• Over exploitation of local people as cheap labour.

• Over use of natural resources.

• Generates income in places that often have few other means of making money.

• Over-travelling of untouched areas can cause environmental degradation.

Open Ended

Describe two benefits and two dangers of natural tourism based on the information provided.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a challenge faced by Banff National Park due to tourism development?

• Threats to wildlife and natural species

• Polluted water supplies

• Trail erosion

• Litter from camping

Multiple Select

Which of the following activities are available at Everglades National Park?

• Hiking

• Boating

• Fishing

• Skiing/Boarding

Multiple Select

Which of the following are environmental challenges mentioned for St. Lawrence Islands National Park?

• Environment polluted due to boating

• Shoreline degraded due to traffic and hikers

• Litter from camping

• Introduction of invasive species

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by Point Pelee National Park, Ontario?

• Trail erosion

• Litter

• New airport threatens ecosystem

• Ecosystem under severe pressure due to high number of visitors

Open Ended

Can you think of a definition of eco-tourism?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eco-tourism according to the slides?

• Being respectful of the natural environment

• Immersing yourself in the local culture

• Taking samples from protected areas

• Behaving in a responsible manner as a tourist

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of eco-tourism?

• Limits or manages resource consumption

• Avoids environmental degradation

• Promotes unsustainable tourism

• Supports responsible business

Open Ended

Explain how eco-tourism can help in managing the development of new destinations sustainably. Use examples if possible.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of eco-tourism?

• Avoids loss of culture

• Responsible business as well as tourism

• Increases environmental degradation

• Sustainable environmentally, economically and socially

Multiple Choice

What are the different types of tasks and information denoted by colors in the presentation notes, and how can this system help you during the lesson?

• Tasks for students are denoted in blue, class discussion tasks in green, personalized information in purple, key words in red, and notes section in black. This system helps by making it easier to identify the type of information quickly.

• All tasks are denoted in red, and notes are in blue, which helps to focus only on important information.

• Tasks for students and class discussions are both denoted in black, making it hard to distinguish between them.

• There is no color-coding system in the notes, so students must read everything carefully.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the Seterra Game activity, what strategies did you find most effective for remembering and naming the states of America quickly?