Environmental Literacy and… · SHS2 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.1 - Examine the relationship between humans and the physical environment and how they promote sustainable development

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the concepts of physical environment and sustainable development in their own words with accurate examples from Ghana.
Explain at least three ways in which humans depend on the physical environment for survival and economic activity.
Analyse how human activities such as farming, mining, fishing and construction affect the physical environment, both positively and negatively.
Discuss how the relationship between humans and the environment can be managed to promote sustainable development.
Propose practical actions that individuals and communities in Ghana can take to ensure the environment remains productive for future generations.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Environment (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interdependent relationship between humans and the physical environment and how they promote sustainable development 2.3.2.LO.1 Analyse the interdependent relationship between humans and the physical environment and ways of developing a sense of responsibility towards the environment
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.1 - Examine the relationship between humans and the physical environment and how they promote sustainable development
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 5 (Week 5 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. 56

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: In pairs, learners explain the concepts of physical environment and sustainable development
Initiating Talk for Learning:
- In differentiated task groups, learners conduct research on the relationship between humans and the physical environment for class discussion
- In small groups, learners explain how the relationship between humans and the physical environment can promote sustainable development
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Library facilities
- Standard textbooks
- Stationery
- Projector
- Smart Phones/Tablets/iPad
- Computers with internet access
Assessment (2.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.