JHS3 Social Studies · Term 1, Week 10

Environmental Issues

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Curriculum details

Strand
Environment and Sustainability (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Environmental Issues (2.1)
Content standard
B9.2.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of weather and climate to the environment.
Indicator
B9.2.1.2.1 - Assess the significance of weather and climate.
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 10 (Week 10 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. 69

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using internet search, learners explain the concepts:
i. climate
ii. weather.
2. In mixed-ability groups, learners discuss the elements of weather and climate.
3. In small groups, learners identify the instruments for measuring each of the elements of weather and climate.
4. In pairs, learners create a map of Ghana indicating the different climatic zones.
5. In small groups, learners discuss the factors that affect weather and climate.
6. Using internet search, learners identify and discuss the effects of weather-related disasters.