Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Geography - Environmental Resources

### Lesson Plan: Environmental Resources #### Subject: Geography #### Grade: Senior Secondary 2 #### Topic: Environmental Resources --- #### 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. --- ### 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.