SHS2 Agriculture · Semester 2 Week 1: Principles of Natural Resource Conservation in Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.1 - Explain the meaning and importance of game and wildlife.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define game and wildlife in their own words, distinguishing between the two concepts.
Identify at least five examples of game animals and five examples of wildlife found in Ghana.
Explain at least four importance of game and wildlife to Ghana’s socio-economic development.
Discuss the threats facing game and wildlife in Ghana and why conservation matters.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to research and present findings on the importance of game reserves and wildlife.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Food Production and Natural Resource Conservation (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Principles of Natural Resource Conservation in Agriculture (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of game and wildlife conservation and their contribution to socio-economic development. 2.3.2.LO.1 Use the knowledge acquired to manage and conserve game/wildlife.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.1 - Explain the meaning and importance of game and wildlife.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 1 (Week 21 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 152

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Think-pair-share: In pairs, learners brainstorm to come up with the meaning of game and wildlife.
Collaborative learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups surf the internet for information on the importance of game reserve and wildlife. Learners present their report in a plenary session in class for assessment. Learners who are good at using the internet should support others. The teacher should also monitor learners as they use the internet.
Assessment (2.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Functional internet connectivity
- Computer
- Projector
- Flip charts
- Textbooks on game reserve and wildlife
- Smartphones
- Notebooks
- Pens