Lesson 3 - Ecotourism in Kenya - DRAFT

Open Ended

How does it link to our tourism topic?

Open Ended

Why are people visiting here?

Multiple Choice

What is the main objective of learning about eco-tourism in Kenya, as stated in the lesson?

• To learn about eco-tourism in Kenya

• To learn about the history of Kenya

• To learn about the economy of Kenya

• To learn about Kenyan cuisine

Open Ended

Explain how eco-tourism can help preserve the natural environment in Kenya.

Multiple Choice

Which countries share a border with Kenya?

• Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia

• Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco

• Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt

• Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi

Multiple Select

Which of the following are natural attractions found in Kenya?

• Grasslands

• Volcanoes

• Deserts

• Rainforests

Open Ended

Describe two natural features that attract tourists to Kenya.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals is commonly found in the savannah ecosystem shown in the first image?

• Giraffe

• Penguin

• Polar Bear

• Kangaroo

Open Ended

How do Kenya's national parks contribute to wildlife conservation and tourism?

Multiple Choice

Which activities can tourists enjoy in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve based on the images?

• Safari tours

• Mountain climbing

• Scuba diving

• Skiing

Multiple Select

Which of the following are popular tourist attractions in Kenya, as shown in the images?

• National parks

• Hot air balloon tours

• Beach holidays

• Snow skiing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features is most likely to be found in a hot and sunny climate like the one shown in the image?

• Palm trees and sandy beaches

• Snow-covered mountains

• Dense pine forests

• Desert with sand dunes

Open Ended

How does the culture of the Maasai Mara contribute to Kenya's identity as a tourist destination?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are likely reasons why beach resorts attract many tourists, as shown in the image?

• Warm weather and scenic beaches

• Opportunities for winter sports

• Proximity to rainforests

• Availability of mountain hiking

Categorize

Options (16)

Tourism encourages the building of new roads and better communications

Tourism has stimulated farming, by creating a demand for local food from farmers

Jobs in tourism have helped develop people's business skills and created year round jobs.

National Parks have been created - encouraging people to protect the environment.

Tourism is Kenya's biggest earner of foreign exchange.

380 000 Kenyans making a living selling things to tourist or supplying hotels with food.

Many Maasai are traditionally nomadic, but many have been forced out of the National Parks.

Many Maasai are losing their land and also losing their traditional lifestyles.

Safari minibuses disturb animals- often getting too close. Ex. 40 buses around a single animal.

Safari minibuses cause soil erosion as the wheels churn up the grass.

There is leakage of income - the money paid for holidays never actually reaching Kenyan people.

Travel companies and foreign owned hotels get the locals' holiday pay instead.

Coastal Environments such as those in Mombasa have been damaged.

e.g. destruction of coral reefs as tourists step on the coral and also take souvenirs.

Hot air balloons in parks disturb animals - by casting shadows and from the noise of the burners

Drugs and crime has increased and AIDS is a major problem.

Organize these options into the right categories

Pros

Cons

Multiple Select

Based on the pros and cons of tourism, which of the following are negative impacts of tourism in Kenya?

• Leakage of income

• Disturbance to animals by safari minibuses

• Increase in drugs and crime

• Stimulated farming

Open Ended

What are some strategies mentioned for promoting eco-tourism in Kenya, and how do they help protect the environment and local culture?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features best describe the accommodation at Kigio Conservancy in Kenya?

• Modern hotels with electricity and air conditioning

• Cottages built from mud, timber, and thatch using local and reclaimed materials

• Luxury villas with swimming pools

• Tents with solar-powered lighting

Open Ended

Explain how Kigio Conservancy supports both local communities and conservation efforts.

Categorize

Options (10)

Conflict between locals and tourists.

Tourists take over resort.

Large numbers of tourists spoil resort.

Large numbers of tourists visit a place.

Income goes abroad rather than to local people.

Negative environmental impact.

Less people but with more money.

Protecting environments now and for the future.

Low environmental impacts.

Locals involved in providing for tourists.

Organize these options into the right categories

Mass Tourism

Ecotourism

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features of eco-tourism?

• Protecting environments now and for future

• Large numbers of tourists visit a place

• Low environmental impacts

• Locals involved in providing for tourists

Open Ended

Reflecting on the safari image and the questions provided, what connections can you make between tourism and the environment?

Multiple Choice

How do the different color codes in the presentation notes help organize classroom activities and information?

• They make the slides look more attractive

• They help students quickly identify the type of task or information

• They are used to highlight mistakes

• They are only for decoration