Introduction
In this webquest students will learn about the assets as well as the possible downsides to ecotourism.
The impacts of mass tourism have been taking its toll in many countries but is ecotourism the best answer?
Task
Students are divided into 3 groups of three. Each group will researcs a certain aspect of ecotourism.
Group 1 : Students will find out
- What is ecotourism?
- History of ecotourism
- Financial benefits for conservation and local people
Group 2: Students will research
- Ecotourism principles in action
- The benefits of ecotourism to the environment
Group 3: Students will find out about
- Negative impact of ecotourism
Process
Group 1:
- What is ecotourism
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism
- History of ecotourism
- Financial benefits for conservation and local people
Examples of benefits for local people in Croatia
Group 2:
- Ecotourism principles in action
- The benefits of ecotourism to the environment
Examples of good practice in Croatia
https://www.frommers.com/destinations/croatia/planning-a-trip/sustainable-travel--ecotourism
Group 3:
- Negative impact of ecotourism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecotourism#Negative_impact
Example of negative impact of ecotourism in Africa
https://www.bookallsafaris.com/news/impact-ecotourism-african-wildlife
After the first part of the process has been finished, students now proceed to the second part where they are requested to create a power-point presentation.
Each group creates its own presentation reviewing all the information they had gathered on their specific topic.
Evaluation
The final evaluation can now be conducted as both webquests,“Negative impacts of tourism“ and „Ecotourism“, have been finished. It will be conducted in the form of A CON AND PRO DEBATE in front of the class as a jury.
The jury will choose the winner of the debate by voting according to specified parameters:
- well researched
- shows comprehension of topic
- makes good argument
So, apart from learning about the impacts of tourism, students will also learn how to hold a debate.
https://busyteacher.org/7245-conducting-class-debate-essential-tips.html
Credits
This webquest was created by a team of teachers, within the co-funded Erasmus plus KA2 partnership “English for hospitality” (EN4HOSTS), project number: 2017-1-RO01-KA201-037159, KA2 - Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices ,KA201 - Strategic Partnerships for school education.
The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.