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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK FOUR

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: Geography

Topic: The Environment

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

  1. Explain the environment.
  2. Identify the types of environment.
  3. The components or domains of environment.
  4. Appraise the impacts of the environment on man

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 the meaning of Environment to the students.

Individual students use the knowledge of features in their areas to describe environment

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and discuss the types of Environment.

Teacher explain the components of the environment

Student in pairs, identify different environment and scribe the components or domains of the environment

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATIO

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Teacher discusses the impacts of the environment to the students.

Students in small , highlight the benefits and problems of the environment Each students soaks paper in starch to mould the school environment on a flat board  

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized note on the board

 

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

THE ENVIRONMENT

The Environment encompasses the physical surroundings, including natural elements like landforms, climate, vegetation, and bodies of water. It also includes human-made features such as cities, infrastructure, and land use patterns. Studying the environment in geography helps understand the interactions between physical and human aspects of a given area.

Types of Environment

Environments can be broadly categorized into two main types:

  1. Physical Environment: This includes natural elements such as landforms, climate, soil, vegetation, and bodies of water. Physical geography focuses on understanding these natural features and their interactions.
  2. Human Environment: This refers to the human-made or anthropogenic aspects of the environment. It includes cities, infrastructure, agriculture, and cultural elements. Human geography explores the relationship between people and their environment, including patterns of population, migration, and urbanization.

Components/domain of the environment

The environment, whether physical or human, comprises various components or domains. In the context of geography, these components can be broadly classified into the following:

  1. Atmosphere: The gaseous envelope surrounding Earth, including the layers of air, weather patterns, and climate. It contains oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and other gases essential for life.
  2. Hydrosphere: Encompassing all water on Earth, this includes oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, groundwater, and even water vapor in the atmosphere. It plays a crucial role in shaping landscapes and supporting life.
  3. Lithosphere: The solid outer layer of the Earth, comprising the crust and upper mantle. It includes landforms, soil, rocks, and minerals, influencing topography and geological features.
  4. Biosphere: The realm of living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. Ecosystems, biodiversity, and the interactions between different species characterize this component.
  5. Anthroposphere: The human-made environment, encompassing cities, infrastructure, technologies, and cultural elements. It reflects human activities, such as agriculture, industry, and urban development.

The impacts of Environment on Man

The environment has profound impacts on human well-being, influencing health, livelihoods, and overall quality of life. Some key aspects include:

  1. Health: The quality of air, water, and food directly affects human health. Pollution, poor sanitation, and exposure to harmful substances can lead to a range of health issues, from respiratory problems to waterborne diseases.
  2. Climate and Weather: Changes in climate patterns and extreme weather events impact human societies. This includes the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, droughts, and floods, which can result in displacement, loss of life, and economic damage.
  3. Resources and Livelihoods: The environment provides essential resources for human survival and economic activities. Dependence on agriculture, fisheries, and forestry means that changes in these ecosystems can directly affect food security and livelihoods.
  4. Cultural and Recreational Value: Natural environments often hold cultural significance and provide spaces for recreation and aesthetic enjoyment. Preservation of these areas contributes to cultural identity and enhances the overall quality of life.
  5. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: The diversity of life on Earth (biodiversity) contributes to ecosystem services such as pollination, water purification, and climate regulation. Human activities that degrade biodiversity can disrupt these services, impacting human societies.

EVALUATION: 1. Define Environment

  1. Identify the types of Environment
  2. List and explain the components of the environment
  3. Mention 4 impacts of the environment to Man

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively