Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1, JSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 9
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Causes, Effects and Steps in Conflict Resolution
Topic: Influence Of Man In The Environment
Subject Matter: Influence Of Man In The Environment.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Identify the positive and negative influences of man in the environment.
(b) Explain how human activities affect the balance of the environment.
Affective Domain:
(a) Develop concern for the protection of the environment.
(b) Show willingness to participate in activities that conserve the environment.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Demonstrate simple practices that help maintain a clean environment, such as picking litter.
Social Domain:
(a) Work in groups to discuss human activities that help or destroy the environment.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of work for Junior Secondary Schools
National Geographic – “Human Impacts on the Environment” (https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/human-impacts-environment/)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of polluted and clean environments
Charts showing human activities such as farming, mining, and construction
Flash cards with keywords like pollution, deforestation, conservation
Short video clip of environmental pollution and conservation efforts
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson enables pupils to recognize how human activities affect the environment positively and negatively, and helps them to develop attitudes and practices that protect their surroundings.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are already familiar with the basic concept of the environment, its natural resources, and some human activities around them such as farming, building, and trading.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Influence of Man in the Environment

Positive Influence of Man in the Environment

Man can improve and care for the environment through good practices that support healthy living and sustainable development.

The following are positive influences of man in the environment:

Planting trees and flowers to prevent erosion and beautify the environment.
Practicing proper waste disposal and recycling.
Constructing drainage systems to prevent flooding.
Conserving natural resources such as water and forest.
Creating parks and recreational centers for relaxation.
Educating others on environmental protection.

Negative Influence of Man in the Environment

Some human activities harm the environment, reduce its quality, and threaten the survival of living things.

The following are negative influences of man in the environment:

Cutting down trees without replanting (deforestation).
Dumping refuse indiscriminately, causing pollution.
Overgrazing and bush burning that destroy soil fertility.
Industrial activities that release harmful gases into the air.
Mining and quarrying that destroy the land surface.
Overfishing and hunting that reduce animal species.

Consequences of Man’s Negative Influence

When man negatively influences the environment, it leads to harmful effects on health, resources, and general living conditions.

These include:

Pollution of air, water, and land.
Loss of fertile soil and desertification.
Reduction in plant and animal species.
Flooding and erosion in communities.
Poor health due to dirty surroundings and contaminated water.
Climate change and global warming.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Storytelling, Group Work, Demonstration, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher narrates a short story about a community that became flooded due to indiscriminate waste disposal and asks pupils how people affect the environment.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by giving examples of human activities that affect the environment.
Learning Point: Pupils become aware that man can influence the environment either positively or negatively.

Step 2: Positive Influence of Man in the Environment

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains and lists positive influences of man using charts and pictures.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, take notes, and give examples of positive practices.
Learning Point: Pupils understand how man contributes to improving the environment.

Step 3: Negative Influence of Man in the Environment

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher discusses harmful human activities and their negative effects on the environment.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate by mentioning local examples of negative practices in their community.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the destructive effects of man on the environment.

Step 4: Consequences of Man’s Negative Influence

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the consequences of harmful human activities and links them to real-life situations.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and relate the explanation to their own environment.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the dangers and risks of man’s negative influence on the environment.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher writes the board summary for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their exercise books.
Learning Point: Pupils have a written record of the lesson content.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Mention three positive influences of man in the environment.
Mention three negative influences of man in the environment.
State two consequences of man’s negative influence in the environment.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally to the teacher’s questions.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to practice positive habits that protect the environment.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and make commitments to keep their environment clean.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate the need to care for and protect their environment.

Home Task: Write a short, evidence-based paragraph about one safe and relevant example of Influence Of Man In The Environment.

Lesson Keywords

Deforestation – cutting down of trees without replacing them
Pollution – making the environment dirty and unsafe
Conservation – careful use and protection of resources
Erosion – washing away of soil by water or wind
Recycling – processing waste into reusable material

Differentiation

Teacher uses visual aids and local examples to help slow learners, while advanced learners lead discussions and suggest solutions for environmental problems.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure class participation by using local examples pupils can relate to. Encourage group discussions on practical ways pupils can positively influence their immediate environment.