AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF LOCAL RESOURCES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BASIC SCIENCE IN ORUMBA SOUTH L.G.A, ANAMBRA STATE

This research investigated Availability and Utilization of local resources in teaching and learning of Basic science in secondary schools in Orumba South LGA, Anambra State. The study utilized descriptive approach. Four (4) research questions one (1) hypothesis guided the study, the population of the study was made up of 310 respondents. The researcher utilized non-proportionate random sampling in selecting the respondents. The researcher used mean and z-test to analyze the data for the study. The findings revealed that various local resources, such as weed albums, preserved insects, erosion sites, plant materials, and local food items, are available and can be used effectively in teaching Basic Science. the use of local resources improves students' motivation, engagement, and retention while enhancing their practical skills and understanding of complex scientific concepts. Also, teachers' inability to identify available local resources, lack of interest, traditional beliefs, geographical limitations, and poor storage and laboratory facilities. Recommendations, schools should encourage teachers to integrate local resources into their lesson plans. School administrators can support this by recognizing and rewarding teachers who effectively use local resources in their classrooms. The government and relevant educational authorities should provide adequate funding to ensure that schools are equipped with necessary storage and preservation facilities for local resources.