JHS1 Science · Term 1 Week 5: Earth Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.1.1.1 - Explain how the water cycle occurs as a repeated pattern in nature

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least four natural sources of water found in their local environment and in Ghana as a whole.
Name the four main stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration, in the correct order.
Describe what happens at each stage of the water cycle using simple scientific language.
Draw and label a flow chart or diagram showing how the stages of the water cycle link together in a continuous loop.
Explain, with at least two reasons, why the water cycle is considered a repeated pattern in nature rather than a one-time event.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Earth Science (2.1)
Content standard: B7.2.1.1 - Recognise that the water cycle is an example of repeated patterns of change in nature and understand how it occurs
Indicator: B7.2.1.1.1 - Explain how the water cycle occurs as a repeated pattern in nature
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 7
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify the natural sources of water and list the stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and transpiration while watching pictures and videos.
2. Draw a flow chart or diagram to show the order of the stages in the water cycle and how they are linked to each other.
3. Explain why the water cycle is a repeated pattern in nature by searching the internet, books, journals, TV news, radio news and any other sources.