### Lesson Plan: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
**Grade Level**: Senior Secondary 2
**Subject**: Geography
**Topic**: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
**Duration**: 60 minutes
#### Objectives:
1. **Understand the definitions** of renewable and non-renewable resources.
2. **Identify examples** of both types of resources.
3. **Evaluate the impact** of human consumption on these resources.
4. **Explore methods** of conservation and sustainable use of resources.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer
- PowerPoint presentation or educational video
- Handouts with key terms and definitions
- World map
- Research articles or internet access for group activity
- Worksheets for activities
- Note-taking materials
#### Lesson Outline:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Welcome and Attendance**: Quickly take attendance and greet students.
- **Engagement Activity**: Ask students to brainstorm and share what they know about resources and classify them into renewable and non-renewable on the whiteboard.
**2. Development (20 minutes)**
- **Lecture/Input**:
- Define "renewable resources" and "non-renewable resources."
- Provide examples of each (e.g., renewable: solar energy, wind energy; non-renewable: coal, oil).
- Discuss the characteristics that make resources renewable or non-renewable.
- Use a PowerPoint presentation or an educational video to detail the use and significance of these resources globally.
- **World Map Activity**:
- Identify and mark regions where significant renewable and non-renewable resources are found (e.g., Saudi Arabia - oil, USA - solar power installations).
**3. Group Activity (15 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group either a renewable or non-renewable resource to research.
- Groups should discuss and create a short presentation on:
- How the resource is used.
- The environmental impact of using this resource.
- Ways to conserve or make the use of this resource more sustainable.
- Each group then presents their findings to the class.
**4. Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of balancing resource use with conservation.
- Ask questions such as:
- What are some challenges we face in relying on non-renewable resources?
- How can we promote the use of renewable resources in everyday life?
- What roles do government policies and individual actions play in resource management?
**5. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Summarize key points from the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of both types of resources and sustainable practices.
- Assign homework: write a short essay (300-500 words) on "The Future of Renewable Energy in Reducing Global Dependence on Non-Renewable Resources".
**6. Closing and Assessment (5 minutes)**
- Quick review quiz (5 questions) based on the lesson to assess understanding.
- Collect exit tickets where students write one key takeaway from the lesson and one question they have.
#### Assessment:
- Participation in the brainstorming session and group activities.
- Quality of group presentations.
- Completion and accuracy of the quick review quiz.
- Homework essay to be graded on understanding and articulation of concepts.
#### Reflection:
- After the class, reflect on what went well and areas that need improvement.
- Note any common misconceptions and consider addressing them in future lessons.
This lesson plan aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of renewable and non-renewable resources, encouraging them to think critically about their use and sustainability.