CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject :
Biology
Topic :
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Term :
Second Term
Week:
Week 1
Class :
SSS 2
Previous lesson :
The pupils have the previous knowledge of
that was taught in the last lesson
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Say the meaning of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Explain the Importance of Conservation of Natural Resources
- Narrate ways of Ensuring the Conservation of Natural Resources
Instructional Materials :
- Poster
- Wall Chart
- News paper
- Online Video
- Pictures
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
CONTENT
- Meaning of Conservation and Natural Resources
- The Importance of Conservation of Natural Resources
- Ways of Ensuring the Conservation of Natural Resources
- Problems Militating Against Efforts at Conserving Natural Resources
- The Benefits of Conservation
Meaning of Conservation
Conservation is the diligent and wise use of the earth’s resources to achieve the highest quality of living for all mankind on sustainable basis.
Meaning of Natural Resources
Natural resources simply mean the endowments of nature from which man satisfies his basic needs. Conservation of natural resources can therefore be referred to as “the controlled exploitation and diligent use of available natural resources in such a way as to sustain their availability”. It is the preservation of the amount of nature of the environment.
Recycling Aluminum Cans The Alcoa Recycling Company in New Jersey processes aluminum cans into large bales at a collection point. In an effort to conserve nonrenewable natural resources, many industries and individuals recycle waste aluminum.
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
- What is the meaning of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Mention four Importance of Conservation of Natural Resources
- List two ways of Ensuring the Conservation of Natural Resources
- Discuss five problems militating Against Efforts at Conserving Natural Resources
- Writ e out ten benefits of Conservation
