Geography SS 2 Curriculum Guides – Meaning of Environmental Conservation | Environmental Conservation Methods | Importance of Environmental Conservation  

GEOGRAPHY

THEME – ENVIRONMENT AND ITS RESOURCES

TOPIC – ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

CLASS – SS 2

LEARNING AREAS – 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

1. Illustrative Diagrams and sketches

2. Documentaries

3. Maps

4. Video clips/tapes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. explain environmental conservation.

2. discuss the different methods of environmental conservation.

3. give examples of each type.

4. explain the need/importance of environmental conservation.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

MEANING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 

Environmental conservation is the process of protecting, preserving, managing or restoring the natural environment and its resources.

The process involved the protection or preservation of existing natural environment and its resources or restoring the lost natural environment or resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION METHODS 

1. Afforestation and Reforestation

2. Cover cropping

3. Improved farming techniques

4. Environmental education

5. Recycling

6. Legislation on waste disposal

IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 

The main important of environmental Conservation is protect wildlife and promote biodiversity. Others are as follows:

1. To avoid exploitation of natural resources.

2. To keep balance in our ecosystem.

3. To Prevent human-caused natural disasters.

4. To reduce the impact of global warming.

5. To repair some of the damage done by humans activities and maintain the environment for future generations.

6. To maintain species diversity for our benefit and that of wildlife.

7. To provide opportunities for education and the enjoyment of the environment.

9. To bring or create awareness on the importance of environmental conservation.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. uses pictures, charts and maps to explain the meaning of environmental conservation.

2. initiates and guides discussions on:

I. types of environmental conservation.

II. needs and importance of environmental conservation.

3. summarizes the highlights of the lesson on the board.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen to the teacher, ask and answer questions, take down notes.

2. participate in class discussions.

3. copy notes from the board.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. explain the concept of environmental conservation with examples;

2. give examples of environmental conservation methods.

3. state the need/importance of environmental conservation.