SHS2 Geography · Semester 1 Week 12: The Earth Atmosphere

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.2 - Identify the forms of precipitation and the types of rainfall

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define precipitation and list at least five forms of precipitation with their characteristics.
Explain the conditions necessary for the formation of precipitation.
Distinguish between the three main types of rainfall: convectional, relief (orographic), and cyclonic (frontal) rainfall.
Describe the sequence of events that lead to the formation of each type of rainfall.
Relate the types of rainfall to real weather experiences in different parts of Ghana and the world.

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Curriculum details

Strand: The Earth and Its Neighbourhoods (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: The Earth Atmosphere (1.3)
Content standard: 2.1.3.CS.1 - 2.1.3.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding of the factors that influence the elements of climate, the world climatic zones and associated vegetation types 2.1.3.LO.1 Examine factors that influence the elements of climate, the world climatic zones and the associated vegetation zones
Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.2 - Identify the forms of precipitation and the types of rainfall
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 12 (Week 12 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. 72

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Exploratory-Learning: In GESI-responsive groups research about the various types of precipitation. Collaborative Learning: Discuss the forms of precipitation, their formation and characteristics.

Assessment (2.1.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Textbooks
- Videos/pictures of types of air masses and fronts
- Videos/pictures of types of rainfall and factors that influence weather and climate