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

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Discuss the need for conserving game and wildlife.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least four reasons why game and wildlife conservation is necessary for Ghana’s development.
Explain how game and wildlife contribute to ecological balance, biodiversity and food security.
Discuss the economic, cultural and scientific benefits of conserving game and wildlife with specific reference to Ghanaian reserves such as Mole National Park and Kakum National Park.
Evaluate the consequences of failing to conserve game and wildlife, using reasoning that shows strategic thinking (Level 3).
Propose practical conservation actions that individuals, communities and the government can take, and defend their proposals in a class debate (Level 4).

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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.2 - Discuss the need for conserving 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)

Inquiry-based learning: In mixed-gender groups, learners surf the internet for information on the need to conserve game and wildlife.
Think-pair-share: In pairs, learners discuss the usefulness of conserving game and wildlife. Teacher should support and monitor learners in surfing for information from the internet.
Assessment (2.3.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Functional internet connectivity
- Computer
- Projector
- Flip charts
- Textbooks on game reserve and wildlife
- Smartphones
- Notebooks
- Pens