Basic 7 Social Studies Term 1 Week 4 Lesson Plan

Revise with learners to find out what they already know about sources of energy. Share performance indicators with learners.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Charcoal pieces; Small solar panel; Printed photographs of Akosombo Dam. Learners examine the local evidence, locate relevant places where applicable, and use the items in the group analysis below. Brainstorm learners to explain the meaning of energy. Energy is the ability to do work. Through the use of internet, videos or pictures, let learners describe the sources of energy in Ghana, including fuel wood, hydro, solar and thermal. Example: 1. Solar or Sun energy, Wind energy, Biogas or Biomass energy, Geothermal energy, Water energy, fire wood or charcoal, nuclear energy, fossil fuels and batteries. In groups, learners categorize sources of energy into renewable and non-renewable. Renewable sources of energy are those that are inexhaustible or unlimited in nature. Example: Solar or Sun energy, Wind energy, Biogas or Biomass energy, Geothermal energy, Water energy non-renewable sources of energy are those sources that are exhaustible or limited in supply example: fire wood or charcoal, nuclear energy, fossil fuels and batteries Assessment 1. Define energy. 2. What is renewable source of energy? 3. List four sources of energy that can e replenished 4. What is non-renewable source of energy?

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

Revise with learners to review their understanding in the previous lesson.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Charcoal pieces; Small solar panel; Printed photographs of Akosombo Dam. Learners examine the local evidence, locate relevant places where applicable, and use the items in the group analysis below. Guide learners to examine the benefits of using renewable energy. Example: • Generating energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some types of air pollution • Diversifying energy supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels. • Creating economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more. Have learners examine the benefits of using non-renewable energy sources. Example: • Non-renewable resources are high in in energy. • Huge profits can be generated in the mining of coal, selling of oil or the construction of natural gas pipelines. • These resources are easy to use whether in a home or anywhere. In groups, let learners discuss and design posters to show how different sources of energy are used. Assessment 1. State three benefits of using non-renewable energy sources 2. State three benefits of using renewable energy sources

Ask learners how the lesson will benefit them in their daily lives.