Title: Resources in Our Environment and Their Uses
Grade Level: Junior Secondary 1 (7th Grade)
Subject: Social Studies
Duration: 60 minutes
Objective:
- Students will be able to identify different types of resources available in their environment.
- Students will understand the uses and benefits of these resources.
- Students will discuss the importance of sustainable resource management.
Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop
- Printed handouts with pictures of different resources
- Resource classification chart
- Videos or slides on resource management
- Poster papers, markers, and scissors for group activity
- Sticky notes
Lesson Plan:
1. Introduction (10 minutes)
a. Greeting and Attendance (2 minutes)
b. Introduction to the topic (5 minutes)
- Begin by asking students what comes to mind when they hear the word "resources."
- Write down their responses on the whiteboard.
- Introduce the topic: "Resources in Our Environment and Their Uses."
c. Objectives overview (3 minutes)
- Explain what students will learn by the end of the lesson.
2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
a. Different Types of Resources (7 minutes)
- Define the term 'resources.'
- Classify resources into three main categories: Natural, Human, and Capital Resources.
- Provide examples of each type using pictures and descriptions on the projector.
b. Uses of Resources (8 minutes)
- Discuss the uses of natural resources (e.g., water for drinking, soil for agriculture).
- Explain the role of human resources in utilizing natural resources (e.g., farmers, miners).
- Describe the importance of capital resources (e.g., machinery, buildings) in processing and manufacturing.
3. Interactive Activity (20 minutes)
a. Resource Identification Game (10 minutes)
- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group a set of printed handouts with pictures of different resources.
- Ask students to categorize each resource as natural, human, or capital and discuss its use.
b. Group Presentations (10 minutes)
- Have each group present their categorization and findings to the class.
- Allow for a brief Q&A session after each presentation.
4. Video and Discussion (10 minutes)
a. Video on Sustainable Resource Management (5 minutes)
- Show a short video highlighting sustainable practices in resource management.
b. Class Discussion (5 minutes)
- Lead a discussion on the importance of managing resources sustainably.
- Ask students for suggestions on how they can contribute to sustainable resource use in their community.
5. Conclusion and Assessment (5 minutes)
a. Summary of Key Points (2 minutes)
- Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson, including the types and uses of resources.
b. Quick Assessment (3 minutes)
- Use sticky notes for a quick exit-ticket activity. Ask students to write down one thing they learned and one question they still have.
- Collect and review the sticky notes to gauge understanding and address any remaining questions in the next class.
6. Homework Assignment
a. Research and Report (To be completed by the next class)
- Ask students to research a resource found in their local environment and write a one-page report on its uses and the importance of managing it sustainably.
This lesson plan provides a well-structured approach to teaching students about the different types of resources in the environment and their uses, with interactive activities and discussions to reinforce learning.