Physical Settings and People · SHS2 Geography

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.2 - Describe the relief, drainage, climate and vegetation of West Africa and Africa

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe the major relief features of West Africa and Africa, naming the key highlands, lowlands and plateau regions.
Identify the major drainage features, including the main rivers, lakes and drainage basins of West Africa and Africa.
Describe the climatic zones of West Africa and Africa, and state the characteristics of each zone.
Describe the major vegetation zones of West Africa and Africa, and relate them to the climate zones.
Compare and contrast the physical geography of Ghana with the broader physical settings of West Africa and Africa.

This builds on Week 7’s work on the location, size and political divisions of West Africa and Africa, and prepares learners for later work on the human use of these physical environments.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Human and Environment (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Physical Settings and People (3.1)
Content standard: 2.3.1.CS.1 - 2.3.1.CS.1 Demonstrate skills of drawing and showing the physical setting of West Africa and Africa 2.3.1.LO.1 Compare and contrast the physical geography of Ghana to West Africa and Africa
Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.2 - Describe the relief, drainage, climate and vegetation of West Africa and Africa
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 8 (Week 28 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. 82

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk-For-Learning: In all-inclusive and interactive learning process, discuss the characteristics of the relief, drainage, climate and vegetation of West Africa and Africa.
Activity-Based Learning:
- Using videos, maps, atlas or relevant materials and in pairs, sketch the map of West Africa on the following physical elements: relief, drainage, climatic and vegetation zones.
- Learners should be able to manage their emotional reactions and behaviours using techniques such as mindfulness strategies, breathing, and self-talk.

Assessment (2.3.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Atlas
- Maps
- Smart phones
- Computers/laptops
- Watch videos on relief, drainage, vegetation of West Africa/Africa from TVs