SHS1 Social Studies · Semester 1 Week 7: Civic Ideals and Practices

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.4.LI.2 - Discuss the causes of road accidents, their socio-economic implications and how to minimise road accidents in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

identify and categorise at least five major causes of road accidents in Ghana, including human, vehicular and environmental factors
explain the socio-economic implications of road accidents on individuals, families and the nation
propose appropriate interventions for minimising road accidents in Ghana, such as improved driver behaviour, vehicle maintenance and enforcement of traffic laws
analyse a given scenario involving a road accident, identify its likely causes and recommend preventive measures
demonstrate responsible attitudes as road users by committing to at least two personal actions that can reduce road accidents

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Curriculum details

Strand: Law and Order in the Society (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Civic Ideals and Practices (3.4)
Content standard: 1.3.4.CS.1 - Recognise and appreciate the importance of being an informed, concerned, participatory and responsible road user in the Ghanaian society 1.3.4.LO.1 Analyse the causes and consequences of road accidents in Ghana and propose effective interventions to enhance road safety
Indicator: 1.3.4.LI.2 - Discuss the causes of road accidents, their socio-economic implications and how to minimise road accidents in Ghana
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 7 (Week 7 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 29

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Invite a resource person (e.g., from the National Road Safety Authority [NRSA] / Motor Traffic and Transport Department [MTTD] of the Ghana police service) to give a talk on the causes and implications of road accidents
Experiential learning: Learners watch or observe videos/pictures of cases of road accidents and discuss their causes and implications
Project-based learning: Learners prepare oral or written presentations on ways of minimising road accidents in Ghana
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Internet access
- Computer
- Phones
- Standard textbooks
- Projectors
- Video clips on cases of road accidents
Assessment (1.3.4.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.