SHS2 Social Studies · Semester 2 Week 8: Economic Activities in Ghana

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.6.1.LI.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define local production and local consumption in their own words using correct terminology.
Identify at least four made-in-Ghana products and state the region or community where each is produced.
Explain the relationship between local production and local consumption using a simple example from their own community.
Give reasons why buying locally produced goods matters for Ghana’s economy and for their own families.
Work cooperatively in pairs and small groups to share ideas about local products, demonstrating respect for diverse economic backgrounds.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Production, Exchange and Creativity (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Economic Activities in Ghana (6.1)
Content standard: 2.6.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept of local production and consumption and their benefits to national development 2.6.1.LO.1 Examine the benefits and challenges of local production and consumption and how to address the challenges
Indicator: 2.6.1.LI.1 - Explain the concepts of local production and local consumption
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 8 (Week 28 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. 78

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for learning: In think-pair-share, learners explain the meaning of local production and local consumption
Collaborative learning: In buzz grouping, learners identify made-in-Ghana products
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Stationery
- Computers/ laptops
- 56
- Standard textbooks
Assessment (2.6.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall.