SHS1 Geography · Semester 2 Week 15: Environmental Degradation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.3.3.1.1 (verbatim from curriculum: 1.3.3.LI.1 - Examine causes and measures for preventing or mitigating air pollution in Ghana)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define air pollution in their own words and identify the major sources of air pollution in Ghana.
Classify the causes of air pollution into natural and human (anthropogenic) categories, with at least three examples in each category relevant to Ghana.
Explain at least four effects of air pollution on human health, the environment, and the economy of Ghana.
Evaluate at least five measures for preventing or mitigating air pollution in Ghana, judging which are most practical and effective for different communities.
Design a poster that communicates the causes, effects, and solutions to air pollution in a way that persuades community members to take action.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Human and Environment (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Environmental Degradation (3.3)
Content standard: 1.3.3.CS.1 - 1.3.3.CS.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the causes of environmental pollution and the strategies for dealing with it 1.3.3.LO.1 Evaluate the causes, effects and measures of preventing or mitigating water and air pollutions
Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.1 - Examine causes and measures for preventing or mitigating air pollution in Ghana
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 15 (Week 35 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. 57

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Learners think pair and share definition of air pollution.
Talk for Learning: In an all-inclusive whole class discussion, and with the aid of pictures/videos discuss the causes of air pollution in Ghana. Use mind maps to organise learners thoughts.
Activity-Based Learning: In mixed ability and mixed gender groupings create posters on the effects of air pollution and ways of addressing air pollution. Learners should be able to manage their emotional reactions and behaviours using techniques such as mindfulness strategies, breathing, and self-talk.

Assessment (1.3.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Use pictures/videos and other sources to show the causes and effects of air pollution in Ghana.
- Use pictures/videos and other sources showing water pollution, causes and effects in Ghana.