E,LI.O.T._ 1st group Learning Units 1st group LU_ARTS_GEO_HISTORY | Page 25

E.L.I.O.T. - ENHANCING LITERACY BASIC SKILLS AND FIGHTING DROPOUT WITH CROSS-
CURRICULAR THEATRICAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
ID Number: 2016-1-IT02-KA219-024165
1 st lesson
Subject: Nature values of the Mediterranean countries.
Students know the nature values of Mediterranean countries:
volcanoes, islands, mountains, karst phenomena, rivers, forests,
Mediterranean climate, seas, bays and straits.
Activities:
Students point the countries on the map, compare landscapes and find
representative features. They use pictures and the internet to describe the
values. Then, they lead a short debate on nature values of the countries
situated by the Mediterranean Sea and act role-play: school quiz.
By the end of the class, students are able to enumerate nature values of the
countries, point out similarities and differences among them.
2 nd lesson
Subject: Cultural values of the Mediterranean Basin
Students have knowledge about the attractions of the region: numerous
museums and monuments, especially palaces, churches and cathedrals.
They become aware of the importance of musical and film festivals as well
as festivals held in cities and towns based on local customs and traditions.
Steps
One of the most important values for a tourist is the local
Scheduling activities , who cuisine.
do what, times, tools,
Activities:
assess
Teenagers work in groups of 4 and find the most famous places. Each
group looks for different things: monuments, churches and cathedrals,
places of entertainment, names of typical dishes. After getting the
information, they distribute the roles and act out dialogues in a travel
agency – promoting trips to chosen places. Some of them carry out a
guessing game – describing a dish without using words.
At the end of the class they manage to name the most popular places,
events and dishes.
3 rd lesson
Subject: A trip to the region of Mediterranean Sea.
Students are able to choose the places, activities, way of travelling,
estimate approximate time to fulfil the planned activities and compile the
plan of an interesting trip.
Activities:
Students bring some tourist leaflets, brochures and in groups prepare
a plan of a trip to a Mediterranean country. After finishing the task, they
divide into two groups: tourist agents and tourists. A few students take
roles of tourists who were on the trip and tell about it – show photos,
places on the map etc. Finally students vote for or against the suggested
trip.