Life Cycle of Organisms · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.2.1.2

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three activities of the grasshopper in everyday life, such as feeding on grasses, weeds and cultivated crops.
Classify the activities of the grasshopper as either harmful or beneficial to humans, giving reasons for each classification.
Investigate and present information from at least two sources (textbooks, internet, or community knowledge) on how grasshopper activities affect humans.
Propose at least two practical strategies to promote the beneficial effects or reduce the harmful effects of grasshopper activities in their community.
Communicate their findings and recommendations clearly, using correct structure and relevant details in speech or writing.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Life Cycle of Organisms (2.2)
Content standard: B9.2.2.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the life cycle of grasshopper and assess how their activities affect humans
Indicator: B9.2.2.1.2 - Examine how the activities of the grasshopper affect humans.
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. 95
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Outline the activities of the grasshopper in everyday life (e.g. feeding on grasses and weeds.).
2. Carry out a search for information on activities of the grasshopper that are harmful or beneficial to humans.
3. Generate activities to promote or reduce the effect of the activities of grasshoppers on humans.