Physical Settings and People

Curriculum details

Strand

Human and Environment (Strand 3)

Sub-strand

Physical Settings and People (3.1)

Content standard

2.3.1.CS.1 - 2.3.1.CS.1 Demonstrate skills of drawing and showing the physical setting of West Africa and Africa 2.3.1.LO.1 Compare and contrast the physical geography of Ghana to West Africa and Africa

Indicator

2.3.1.LI.2 - Describe the relief, drainage, climate and vegetation of West Africa and Africa

Suggested placement

Semester 2, Week 8 (Week 28 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. 82

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk-For-Learning: In all-inclusive and interactive learning process, discuss the characteristics of the relief, drainage, climate and vegetation of West Africa and Africa.
Activity-Based Learning:
- Using videos, maps, atlas or relevant materials and in pairs, sketch the map of West Africa on the following physical elements: relief, drainage, climatic and vegetation zones.
- Learners should be able to manage their emotional reactions and behaviours using techniques such as mindfulness strategies, breathing, and self-talk.

Assessment (2.3.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Atlas
- Maps
- Smart phones
- Computers/laptops
- Watch videos on relief, drainage, vegetation of West Africa/Africa from TVs