Climate Change and Green Economy · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.5.4.1.1 - Examine various natural and human factors that influence climate change and green economy in their localities.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three natural factors that influence climate change, such as volcanic eruptions, solar radiation changes, and variations in Earth’s orbit.
Identify at least four human activities in their own localities that contribute to climate change, such as bush burning, deforestation, charcoal production, and improper waste disposal.
Compare natural and human factors of climate change in terms of their speed, scale, and how controllable they are.
Describe at least three practical ways to minimise human activities that influence climate change in their communities.
Explain what a green economy means and give examples of green economy actions that could be adopted in their localities.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Climate Change and Green Economy (5.4)
Content standard: B9.5.4.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the natural and human factors that influence climate change and a green economy
Indicator: B9.5.4.1.1 - Examine various natural and human factors that influence climate change and green economy in their localities.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 10 (Week 34 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. 120
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify the natural factors that influence climate change.
2. Describe ways of minimising human activities that influence climate change.
3. Compare natural and human factors that influence climate change and green economy.