Responsible use of… · B2 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.4.3.1.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what energy conservation means in their own words with at least one example of energy waste.
Identify at least three ways to conserve energy in the home (such as turning off lights, television, iron, or fan after use).
Identify at least two ways to conserve energy at school and two ways in the community (such as using natural light, recycling, or using solar energy).
Demonstrate energy conservation actions through a short drama or role-play showing correct and incorrect energy use.
Sing or recite a rhyme about conserving energy in the community.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Our Nation Ghana (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Responsible use of Resources (4.3)
Content standard: B2.4.3.1 - Exhibit knowledge of conserving energy
Indicator: B2.4.3.1.1 - Describe ways of conserving energy in the home, school and community
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 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: Our World and Our People Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 33
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners, through questions and answers, to explain energy conservation e.g. the prevention of the wasteful usage of energy.
Guide learners, through think-pair-share, to talk about strategies for energy conservation, e.g.
• using solar or wind energy instead of petroleum,
• making efforts to reduce the consumption of energy (e.g. turning off lights when leaving the room and
• recycling plastics or paper, using more natural light from the sun).
Describe conserving energy in their homes or in the community, using small group drama.
Learners talk about ways of conserving energy, e.g. turning off the light, television, iron and fan after use.
Leaners sing and recite rhymes on how energy can be conserved in the community.