Basic 7 Social Studies Term 1 Week 5 Lesson Plan

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. Begin by discussing with learners the role of the sun and its importance to life on earth. Ask the following questions: (a) what is the sun? (b) What are some of the ways through which the earth benefits from the sun? Learners perform outdoor activities to illustrate the importance of the sun. Guide learners to know other major uses of the sun to the earth. Learners outline everyday uses of the sun In groups, let learners discuss how the sun or wind can be used to heat or perform work. Through group discussion, come out with ways of using energy. In groups, discuss why Ghana sometimes imports energy.

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

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. Assessment 5. Define energy. 6. What is renewable source of energy? 7. List four sources of energy that can replenished. 8. What is non-renewable source of energy? 9. write three uses of the sun Learners mention names of things that use electricity in the home. Brainstorm with learners to come out with how they use the electrical gadgets. Learners talk about what will happen if electrical gadgets are not switched off when not in use. Elaborate on and link learners’ ideas with the issue of power outages and crisis which come as a result of the efficient use of electricity in our homes and industries. Learners, in a think-pair-share activity, identify how they can use electricity efficiently in the home, community and school. e.g. ironing in bulk, putting off television sets and freezers when ironing, using energy-efficient bulbs and other electrical gadgets with higher energy efficient ratings: (more stars imply higher energy efficiency). assessment 3. State three benefits of using non-renewable energy sources 4. State three benefits of using renewable energy sources 5. State three ways of using energy efficiently

Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.Ask learners how the lesson will benefit them in their daily lives.