Geography. Some interesting facts.

Вивчаємо географію англійською мовою.

Хід уроку

Вступ

1. Привітання I’m glad to see you too. How are you today?

2. Warm up.

Tongue-twister: She sells sea shells on the sea shore.

Основна частина.

1.Введення нових лексичних одиниць.

Translate the words after explanation.

1. Heritage: Heritage refers to the valued customs, traditions, beliefs, and artifacts that are passed down from one generation to another. It encompasses the cultural, historical, and natural aspects of a society's identity.

2. Rainforest: A rainforest is a dense, lush forest characterized by high annual rainfall and a wide variety of plant and animal species. Rainforests are found in tropical regions and are vital to the Earth's biodiversity and ecosystem health.

3. Vast Array: A vast array refers to a wide and diverse collection or assortment of things. It implies a large number of different elements, often showing a rich variety.

4. Diverse: Diverse means having a variety of different elements or qualities. In the context of culture, it refers to a range of traditions, languages, religions, and customs within a society or region.

5. Remarkable: Remarkable means worthy of attention or notice due to being unusual, exceptional, or extraordinary. Something remarkable stands out for its notable qualities or achievements.

6. Fortification: A fortification is a defensive structure or system designed to protect a place from potential attacks. It can include walls, towers, and other defensive elements built to withstand assaults.

2.Read the facts.

Japan: Japan consists of over 6,800 islands and is known for its advanced technology and rich cultural heritage.

Brazil: Brazil is home to the Amazon Rainforest, which is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and contains a vast array of plant and animal species.

Egypt: The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is believed to have been built over 4,500 years ago.

Australia:Australia is both a country and a continent. It's known for its unique wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, and various species found nowhere else.

Kenya: Kenya is known for its diverse wildlife and is a popular destination for safaris. The Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move between Tanzania and Kenya, is a remarkable natural event.

France: The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, was constructed as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair and has since become an iconic symbol of the country.

China: The Great Wall of China, a series of fortifications built to protect against invasions, stretches over 13,000 miles and is one of the most impressive architectural feats in history.

Mexico: Mexico is the birthplace of chocolate, which was first made by the ancient Mesoamerican cultures from cacao beans.

Greece: Greece is often referred to as the "cradle of Western civilization" as it was the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and many other foundational aspects of modern society.

3.Match the country with its flag.

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.9.

a. Greece

b. China

c. Kenya

d. France

e. Mexico

f. Egypt

g. Brazil

h. Australia

i. Japan

3.Make up your own sentences with new words.

4.Capitals.

Заключна частина.

You’ve been working hard trying to do your best. Your grades are __________. Thanks a lot.