JHS3 Social Studies · Term 1, Week 7

Environmental Issues

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Curriculum details

Strand
Environment and Sustainability (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Environmental Issues (2.1)
Content standard
B9.2.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of energy and ways of conserving it.
Indicator
B9.2.1.1.1 - Examine ways of conserving energy.
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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. 68

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using the thought shower strategy, learners explain the concepts:
i. energy
ii. energy conservation
iii. energy sources.
2. Through the use of the internet, videos or pictures, learners identify and categorise sources of energy into renewable and non-renewable. Give examples of each.
3. Using fishbowl technique, learners identify the effects of irresponsible use of energy on the family, community and the nation.
4. In small groups, learners discuss how energy conservation should be practiced in their community. (e.g., at home, school and institutions, etc).
5. In mixed-ability groups, learners discuss the challenges of energy conservation.
6. In small groups, learners create posters on the advantages of energy conservation to educate members of the community.