SHS3 Geography · Semester 1 Week 8: The Earth Atmosphere

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.1 - Discuss the causes and evidence of climate change in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define climate change and distinguish it from weather and natural climate variability.
Explain at least four causes of climate change, separating human activities from natural causes.
Present two or more pieces of observed evidence of climate change in Ghana using data, pictures, or personal accounts.
Assess the reliability of different sources of climate information, including scientific datasets, media reports, and local knowledge.

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Curriculum details

Strand: The Earth and Its Neighbourhoods (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: The Earth Atmosphere (1.3)
Content standard: 3.1.3.CS.1 - 3.1.3.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge of climate change and its impacts on the environment and socio-economic development 3.1.3.LO.1 Discuss the causes and evidence of climate change, its impacts and the adaptation and mitigation strategies in Ghana
Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.1 - Discuss the causes and evidence of climate change in Ghana
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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. 102

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Inquiry learning:
- Conduct research from various sources including the internet on climate change.
- Identify evidence of climate change in Ghana.
Activity-Based Learning: Develop charts on climate change using relevant pictures Self-reflection during instruction, especially when solving problems or on accomplished projects and assignments.

Assessment (3.1.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Use pictures, videos, climate datasets and other sources for searching for information and evidence of climate change.