Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

Plateau 1

TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: Geography

Topic: PLATEAU 1

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Define plateau.
  2. Classify types of plateaux.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces and explain what a plateau is and how it's looks like using diagrams and pictures.

Students as a class, recall specific highlands seen and use such experiences to define plateau.

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher classify and explain the types of plateaux.

Students in pairs, highlight the types of plateau.

 

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized note on the board

 

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

PLATEAU 1

A plateau is a flat or gently sloping elevated area that has been uplifted due to geological processes. It is often characterized by high elevation and a relatively flat terrain compared to the surrounding areas.

Plateaux are typically formed through geological processes such as tectonic uplift, volcanic activity, or erosion. Tectonic uplift occurs when the Earth's crust is pushed upward by tectonic forces, creating elevated areas. Volcanic plateaus form when lava accumulates and solidifies over time, creating a flat or gently sloping surface. Erosion can also play a role, as rivers and weathering gradually wear down surrounding areas, leaving a plateau standing at a higher elevation.

Types of plateaux

Plateaus can be classified into various types based on their formation processes and geological characteristics. The following are some common types:

  1. Volcanic Plateaus
  2. Tectonic Plateaus
  3. Dissected Plateaus
  4. Lava Plateaus

EVALUATION: 1. What is a plateau?

  1. Identify the 4 classes of plateaux

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively