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Conservation of natural resources

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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK TEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: Biology

Topic: CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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

  1. Define conservation of natural resources
  2. Identify ways of conserving natural resources

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:  Videos, loud speaker, textbook, picture

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explain conservation of natural resources and identify ways of conserving natural resources

 

Students pay

attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher explain the ways of conserving each natural resource

Students pay

attention and

participate

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

 

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Conservation of natural resources refers to the responsible and sustainable management of Earth's finite resources to ensure their availability for future generations. This includes the protection, preservation, and efficient use of resources such as water, air, soil, minerals, and biodiversity. The goal is to balance human needs with environmental stewardship to maintain ecological balance and prevent depletion of essential resources. The following are ways of conserving each natural resource.

  1. Water Conservation:

   - Fixing leaks and using water-efficient appliances.

   - Collecting rainwater for irrigation.

   - Implementing water-saving technologies in agriculture.

  1. Energy Conservation:

   - Using energy-efficient appliances and lighting.

   - Insulating homes and buildings for better energy retention.

   - Transitioning to renewable energy sources.

  1. Forest Conservation:

   - Sustainable logging practices and reforestation efforts.

   - Preventing illegal logging and promoting responsible wood consumption.

   - Protecting and preserving biodiversity in forests.

  1. Soil Conservation:

   - Adopting sustainable agricultural practices like crop rotation and contour plowing.

   - Avoiding overgrazing and deforestation.

   - Implementing erosion control measures such as planting cover crops.

  1. Wildlife Conservation:

   - Protecting natural habitats and creating wildlife reserves.

   - Combating illegal wildlife trade and poaching.

   - Educating the public on the importance of biodiversity.

  1. Air Quality Conservation:

   - Reducing emissions from vehicles and industries.

   - Implementing and enforcing air quality regulations.

   - Promoting public transportation and cleaner technologies.

  1. Mineral Resource Conservation:

   - Recycling and reusing metals and minerals.

   - Implementing sustainable mining practices.

   - Reducing excessive consumption of non-renewable resources.

  1. Biodiversity Conservation:

   - Establishing and maintaining protected areas.

   - Implementing conservation programs for endangered species.

   - Combating invasive species that threaten biodiversity.

 

EVALUATION: 1. What is conservation of natural resources

  1. Describe how water can be conserved
  2. Describe how wildlife can be conserved.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively