Environmental Issues · JHS1 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.1.1.1 - Examine ways of dealing with environmental challenges in the society.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the terms environment, environmental challenges, and pollution in their own words using a thought shower strategy.
Identify at least four types of environmental challenges in Ghanaian society (e.g., deforestation, illegal mining or galamsey, improper waste disposal, and water pollution).
Explain how human activities such as farming, fishing, mining, and construction contribute to environmental challenges.
Propose at least three practical ways of dealing with environmental challenges at the individual, community, and national levels.
Present a short group presentation on a community-based project to manage an environmental problem, demonstrating clear speaking and collaboration skills.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Environment and Sustainability (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Environmental Issues (2.1)
Content standard: B7.2.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding and skills in dealing with environmental challenges.
Indicator: B7.2.1.1.1 - Examine ways of dealing with environmental challenges in the society.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 5 (Week 29 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. 29

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using the thought shower strategy, learners explain the following terms:
I. Environment
II. Environmental challenges
III. Pollution.
2. In mixed-ability groups, learners discuss the types of environmental challenges.
3. In small groups, learners identify the impact of human activities on the environment.
4. Invite a resource person to assist learners in discussing the effects of environmental challenges.
5. Learners embark on a project to manage environmental problems in the community and do a presentation.