### Lesson Plan: Environmental Resources
#### Subject: Geography
#### Grade: Senior Secondary 2
#### Topic: Environmental Resources
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#### Duration:
- 2 hours (1 hour lecture, 1 hour activity/discussion)
#### Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of environmental resources.
- Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources.
- Explore the importance of sustainable resource management.
- Identify various types of environmental resources and their uses.
- Understand the impact of human activities on environmental resources.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer
- Printed handouts/worksheets
- Globe or world map
- Graphs/Charts about resources
- Internet access (optional, for additional student research)
#### Lesson Outline:
##### Introduction (15 minutes)
1. **Welcome and Attendance (2 minutes):**
- Quick roll call or attendance check.
- Brief greetings and setup.
2. **Ice Breaker: Quick Poll (5 minutes):**
- Ask students to name a resource they think is most important and why.
- Engage with a few responses and draw them into a brief discussion.
3. **Introduction to Topic (8 minutes):**
- Define what environmental resources are.
- Briefly explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.
##### Main Lesson (45 minutes)
4. **PowerPoint Presentation/Lecture (15 minutes):**
- Slide 1-3: Definitions and importance of environmental resources.
- Slide 4-6: Examples of environmental resources (e.g., water, air, minerals, solar energy).
- Slide 7-9: Renewable vs. Non-renewable resources (definitions, examples, pros and cons).
- Slide 10-12: The global distribution of resources.
- Slide 13: Introduction to sustainable resource management.
5. **Case Study (10 minutes):**
- Present a case study on renewable resource management (e.g., solar power projects).
- Discuss the benefits and challenges faced in the case study.
6. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes):**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Assign each group a different resource (e.g., water, coal, forests).
- Have them discuss and list the benefits, potential misuses, and sustainable practices for their assigned resource.
7. **Presentation by Groups (10 minutes):**
- Each group presents their findings for 2 minutes.
- Encourage questions and a brief discussion after each presentation.
##### Conclusion (20 minutes)
8. **Summary (5 minutes):**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of sustainable management of environmental resources.
9. **Q&A Session (5 minutes):**
- Open the floor for any questions from the students.
- Clarify any doubts or complex topics.
10. **Assignment & Homework (5 minutes):**
- Distribute a worksheet covering today's topics.
- Assign homework: Research a local environmental resource issue and write a one-page report on it, including suggestions for sustainable management practices.
11. **Closing Remarks (5 minutes):**
- Appreciate students’ participation.
- Remind students of the importance of respecting and conserving environmental resources.
##### Homework:
- Research a local environmental resource issue and write a one-page report on it, including suggestions for sustainable management practices.
- Complete the worksheet on environmental resources provided in class.
#### Evaluation:
- Participation in class discussion and group activity.
- Submission and quality of the homework assignment.
- Understanding demonstrated in the completed worksheet.
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### Additional Notes:
- Encourage students to use the internet for additional research but stress the importance of credible sources.
- Consider integrating multimedia (videos, images) to make the lesson more engaging.
- Offer additional support or explanations for students who may struggle with the topic.