Life Cycle of Organisms · JHS2 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.2.1.1 - Describe the life cycle and economic importance of the Anopheles mosquito

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Sequence and describe the four stages of the Anopheles mosquito life cycle in the correct order.
Draw and label the egg, larva, pupa and adult stages of the Anopheles mosquito.
Explain the conditions needed for the Anopheles mosquito to complete its life cycle.
Describe at least three ways the Anopheles mosquito affects the economy of Ghana.
Evaluate why knowledge of the mosquito life cycle is important for controlling malaria.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Life Cycle of Organisms (2.2)
Content standard: B8.2.2.1 - Demonstrate an activity to show the life cycle of the Anopheles mosquito and show how the effects of the mosquito on humans can be managed
Indicator: B8.2.2.1.1 - Describe the life cycle and economic importance of the Anopheles mosquito
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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. 59
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Observe and draw the different stages of the life cycle of the Anopheles mosquito e.g. by breeding the mosquito in a glass jar.
2. Describe the economic importance of the Anopheles mosquito.