JHS-2 Syllabus - Climate

2.2.1 distinguish between weather and climate.
Meaning of weather and climate
Elements of Climate.
- brainstorm to bring out the meaning of weather and climate.
- discuss the differences between weather and climate
- identify the elements of climate, and discuss how each element affects agriculture.
2.2.2 explain that weather and climate change do occur in a cyclic manner.
Cyclic nature of weather and climate:
Incidences of weather and climatic changes - The 1983 drought, 1969 Heavy rains, 1963 Heavy rains, etc.
- collect information on the incidences and effects of weather and climatic changes that occurred over the past 30 – 50 years from
people, libraries, internet and scientific journals.
- discuss the effects that these changes had on the environment (agriculture, vegetation, water cycle, etc).
How have climatic changes affected your daily activities?
Explain why the climate of Tamale is different from that of Axim.
2.2.3 use weather measuring equipment.
Weather Measuring Equipment: rain gauge, wind vane, sun dial, thermometer etc.
- visit a Meteorological Station, observe various weather measuring equipment and satellite images and how they are used.
- list the various weather measuring equipment and discuss how each one is used.
- practise the use of some of the equipment.
2.2.4 prepare a weather chart.
- collect data by using the equipment and make a simple weather chart.
- relate the weather charts to activities undertaken by humans in the locality.
2.2.5 relate climate to vegetation zones.
Relationship between climate and vegetation zones.
- collect information on the climate of the various vegetation zones in Ghana from libraries and the Internet
- compare the information on climate to the vegetation zones and note the differences
- draw the map of Ghana showing the vegetation zones and the distribution of crops and animals.
-list agencies involved in providing weather and climatic information to the public and discuss their roles.
Give reasons why sorghum thrives best in Northern Ghana while cocoa does well in the rain forest belt.

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