JHS3 Science · Term 3 Week 5: Waste Management

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.5.1.2.1 - Describe innovative ways of waste management for sustainable development.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the impact of unmanaged waste on the environment, including effects on land, water, air and human health.
Identify examples of waste types produced within Ghanaian communities and sort them into categories (organic, plastic, e-waste, hazardous, etc.).
Describe at least four innovative waste management technologies and practices, including waste-to-energy, recycling, composting and biogas production, and explain how each supports sustainable development.
Critique the waste management practices currently used in Ghana by listing both positive aspects and areas for improvement.
Select an appropriate innovative waste management solution for a specific community waste problem and justify the choice using clear criteria.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Waste Management (5.1)
Content standard: B9.5.1.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of waste on an environment, innovative waste management technologies for sustainable development and waste management practices in Ghana
Indicator: B9.5.1.2.1 - Describe innovative ways of waste management for sustainable development.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 5 (Week 29 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. 114
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain the impact of waste produced on the environment.
2. Identify innovative ways to manage waste for sustainable development.
3. Describe the types of waste produced within communities in Ghana.
4. Examine and critique the waste management practices in Ghana identifying positives and negatives and opportunities for improvement.