Environmental Issues · JHS3 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.1.2.1 - Assess the significance of weather and climate.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish between weather and climate using local and national examples.
Identify and describe at least four elements of weather and climate, and name the instruments used to measure each.
Explain at least three factors that affect weather and climate in Ghana.
Locate and describe the major climatic zones of Ghana on a map.
Assess the significance of weather and climate to daily life, agriculture, and economic activities in Ghana, including the effects of weather-related disasters.

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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.