SHS2 Social Studies · Semester 1 Week 18: Leisure and Tourism

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.5.4.LI.1 - Investigate opportunities for leisure and recreation

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define leisure and recreation in their own words and distinguish between the two concepts using local examples from their communities.
Identify and classify at least five diverse leisure and recreation opportunities available in Ghana, considering their accessibility, affordability, and cultural relevance.
Investigate local leisure and recreational facilities in their communities through a structured research project and report their findings.
Analyse how access to leisure and recreation can differ based on gender, socio-economic status, and location (urban versus rural).
Propose creative solutions to address challenges that limit participation in leisure and recreation activities in Ghana.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ethics and Human Development (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Leisure and Tourism (5.4)
Content standard: 2.5.4.CS.1 - Appreciate the relevance of leisure and recreation to personal and national development 2.5.4.LO.1 Explore opportunities for Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Learners: leisure and recreation in * analyse the diverse leisure and recreation opportunities available in Ghana and how leisure and recreation can contribute to individual and national development
Indicator: 2.5.4.LI.1 - Investigate opportunities for leisure and recreation
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 18 (Week 18 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. 70

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Initiating talk for Learning and Talk for learning:
- Through thought shower, learners explain the concepts of leisure and recreation, considering their significance for personal well-being and development
- Conduct a community-based research project, visiting local leisure and recreational facilities like parks, sports centres, or cultural centres, to identify the opportunities they offer for leisure and recreation
- Collaborate in small groups to present findings through a multimedia presentation, highlighting the specific opportunities for personal development that can be harnessed through engaging in leisure and recreational activities
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Stationery
- Internet access
- Smartphone/Tablet
- Standard textbooks
- Resource person
Assessment (2.5.4.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.