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Lesson 3 - Ecotourism in Kenya

Lesson 3 - Ecotourism in Kenya

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Geography

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11th Grade

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Dylan Vanceeder

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28 Slides • 31 Questions

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Open Ended

How does it link to our tourism topic?

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Open Ended

Why are people visiting here?

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Open Ended

Describe two ways in which ecotourism can help protect the natural environment in Kenya.

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to balance tourism and conservation according to the lesson?

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To maximize profits for tourism companies

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To ensure long-term sustainability of natural resources

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To attract more tourists to Kenya

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To reduce the cost of travel

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct definitions for the keywords related to ecotourism?

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Conservancy: A protected area managed by local communities

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Community-Based Tourism: Owned and managed by local communities

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Case Study: A brief summary of a topic

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Conservancy: A type of hotel for tourists

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Fill in the Blank

A ___ is an in-depth investigation of a specific real-world example.

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Multiple Choice

Which countries share a border with Kenya?

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Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia

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Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana

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Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia

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Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia

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Open Ended

What kind of environmental or cultural considerations do you think are important for a place like Kenya?

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are challenges Kenya might face in balancing tourism and conservation?

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Habitat destruction

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Cultural erosion

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Increased wildlife population

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Pollution

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Open Ended

What is the significance of wildlife and safaris to Kenya's tourism industry?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a natural feature commonly found in Kenya?

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Deserts

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Grasslands

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Volcanoes

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Savannah

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Open Ended

What are some natural features of Kenya that might attract tourists?

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Fill in the Blank

Kenya is home to many national parks. Fill in the blank: Kenya has ___ National Parks.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities can you experience in the Masaai Mara Game Reserve?

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Going on a safari to see wildlife

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Skiing in the mountains

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Exploring ancient ruins

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Visiting a desert oasis

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Multiple Choice

What is a unique way to view the landscape of the Masaai Mara, as shown in the images?

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Hot air balloon tours

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Submarine rides

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Mountain climbing

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Jungle zip-lining

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are popular tourist attractions or activities in Kenya, based on the images?

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Safari in Masaai Mara

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Hot air balloon tours

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Beach holidays in Mombasa

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Skiing in the Alps

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Fill in the Blank

The climate in Mombasa is described as hot and ___ .

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Multiple Choice

What aspect of the Masaai Mara is highlighted by the traditional dress and activities of the people shown?

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Rich culture

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Modern technology

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Industrial development

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Urban lifestyle

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential negative impact of mass tourism at beach resorts, as shown in the first image?

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Overcrowding and strain on local resources

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Increased wildlife conservation

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Improved air quality

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Decreased demand for local businesses

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Categorize

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Tourism encourages the building of new roads and better communications

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

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

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.

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

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Fill in the Blank

Tourism is Kenya's biggest earner of foreign ___

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Multiple Select

Based on the pros and cons of tourism in Kenya, which of the following are considered disadvantages?

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Leakage of income

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Disturbance to animals by safari minibuses

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Creation of national parks

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Stimulated farming

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Open Ended

Explain how eco-tourism in Lamu, Kenya, aims to reduce the negative impacts of mass tourism.

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Categorize

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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

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Open Ended

Describe two ways in which Kigio Conservancy promotes sustainability in its operations.

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Multiple Choice

What is a unique feature of accommodation at Kigio Conservancy, Kenya?

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Cottages built from mud, timber, and thatch

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Luxury high-rise hotels

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Solar-powered villas

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Floating houses

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way Kigio Conservancy supports local communities in Kenya?

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Providing links with local schools

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Employing local people

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Building luxury hotels for tourists

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Partnering with conservation organisations

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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

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Open Ended

Compare the features of mass tourism and eco-tourism using the statements provided. What are the key differences between the two types of tourism?

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Open Ended

How do you think the activity shown in the image connects to the topic of tourism, and what impact might it have on the local environment or community?

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Multiple Choice

What are the different color codes used in the presentation notes, and what do they represent?

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Blue for class tasks, green for class brainstorm, purple for personalized information, red for key words

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Red for class tasks, blue for class brainstorm, green for personalized information, purple for key words

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Green for class tasks, red for class brainstorm, blue for personalized information, purple for key words

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Purple for class tasks, green for class brainstorm, blue for personalized information, red for key words

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