JHS1 Science · Term 1 Week 5: Earth Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.1.1.2 - Describe the importance of the water cycle in nature

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the five key importance of the water cycle, namely energy source, carrier of nutrients, improving the water table, regulating weather patterns, and provision of clean water.
Explain, using simple examples, how each importance of the water cycle affects daily life in their community.
Draw a labeled diagram showing how the water cycle brings benefits to a Ghanaian community.
Use the water cycle to explain why rain falls, wells do not run dry, and rivers keep flowing throughout the year.

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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: B7.2.1.1.2 - Describe the importance of the water cycle 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. 8
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Describe the stages of the water cycle by watching a video or a picture of it.
2. Describe the importance of the water cycle in terms of:
a) Energy source (release of energy to warm the environment)
b) Carrier of nutrients
c) Improving water table
d) Regulating weather pattern
e) Provision of clean water.
3. With a diagram, illustrate the importance of the water cycle in a community with a diagram.