Responsible use of… · B4 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.4.3.1.1 - Identify ways to use water responsibly

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Mention at least five different ways to use water responsibly in their homes and schools.
Explain why it is important to close the tap after fetching water and avoid wasting treated water.
Demonstrate through role-play or song how to use water responsibly in daily activities.
Draw a picture showing a person using water responsibly in a community setting.
Discuss how responsible water use helps their family, school and the nation as a whole.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Our Nation Ghana (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Responsible use of Resources (4.3)
Content standard: B4.4.3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of responsible use of water
Indicator: B4.4.3.1.1 - Identify ways to use water responsibly
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 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 4-6), 2019, p. 19
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Using pictures/videos, learners discuss ways to use water responsibly e.g. close the tap after fetching water, do not use treated water for watering plants
Learners compose songs and play games on how to use water responsibly
Learners draw people using water responsibly
Learners form clubs to serve as ambassadors for responsible use of water