Climate Change and Green Economy · JHS2 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.5.4.1.2 - Describe climate change and green economy actions.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define climate change adaptation and mitigation, and distinguish between the two concepts with local examples.
Identify at least four adaptation measures that communities in Ghana can apply to cope with the effects of climate change.
Discuss at least four mitigation strategies communities can adopt to reduce the causes of climate change.
Explain what a green economy means and give examples of green economy actions relevant to daily life in Ghana.
Apply critical thinking to evaluate which adaptation or mitigation actions are most suitable for a given community situation.

The teaching sequence positions this lesson after learners have understood the concept of climate change and its environmental effects (covered in Week 9, B8.5.4.1.1). This lesson now moves learners from understanding the problem to describing practical actions. Later slots will extend into broader greening of tropical countries.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Climate Change and Green Economy (5.4)
Content standard: B8.5.4.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of climate change in the world and greening of other tropical countries including Ghana.
Indicator: B8.5.4.1.2 - Describe climate change and green economy actions.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 9 (Week 33 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: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 83
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Describe climate change adaptation measures that can be applied in the community.
2. Discuss mitigation strategies that your community can adapt to reduce the effects of climate change.