SHS3 Geography · Semester 1 Week 1: The Earth and Its Features

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.1 - Describe the development of river channels and associated landforms

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define river channel, erosion, transportation and deposition as key terms in river development.
Describe the sequence of processes (erosion, transportation and deposition) that shape a river channel from source to mouth.
Explain the formation of at least three erosional landforms (e.g., V-shaped valley, interlocking spurs, waterfall) and three depositional landforms (e.g., floodplain, delta, meander).
Identify Ghanaian rivers (e.g., Volta, Pra, Ankobra, Densu) and describe a landform associated with at least one of them.
Distinguish between landforms typical of the upper, middle and lower courses of a river using sketches or labelled diagrams.

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Curriculum details

Strand: The Earth and Its Neighbourhoods (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: The Earth and Its Features (1.1)
Content standard: 3.1.1.CS.1 - 3.1.1.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of river channels and associated landforms 3.1.1.LO.1 With your knowledge on the characteristics of mountains, discuss the development of river channels and associated landforms and their importance with reference to Ghana
Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.1 - Describe the development of river channels and associated landforms
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

content standard text - the learning outcome code is printed 3.1.2.LO.1, which sub-strand 1.2 also uses
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 96

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Exploratory Learning: Prior to the lesson, individually, research on the formation of erosional and depositional landforms.
Talk-for-Learning: Using questions and answer technique, explain the formation of erosional and depositional landforms of rivers. Consider learners with different learning needs. Learners should consider the emotions of individuals who struggle to express themselves.
Geographic enquiry: Embark on a field trip to a nearby river or watch videos on river processes and landforms.

Assessment (3.1.1.AS.1). 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:
- Use videos, pictures, Google Earth App and other digital sources to view channels of major rivers and identify examples of river landforms