SHS2 Biology · Semester 1 Week 5: Biology and Entrepreneurship

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.2.LI.1 - Identify some basic concepts in Biology and how these can be used to improve crop production.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define at least five basic biological concepts used to improve crop production (green manuring, composting, pruning, grafting, selective breeding).
Explain the biological principle behind each concept (e.g., decomposition, photosynthesis, wound healing, genetic inheritance).
Match each concept to the specific crop production problem it solves.
Distinguish between related concepts such as green manuring and composting, and grafting and selective breeding, by stating one key difference for each pair.
Propose a suitable biological concept to address a given crop production challenge in a Ghanaian farming scenario and justify their choice.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Exploring Biology in Society (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Biology and Entrepreneurship (1.2)
Content standard: 2.1.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some basic concepts in Biology and their applications to improve crop and animal production. 2.1.2.LO.1 Apply the knowledge of the basic concepts in Biology to improve crop and animal production.
Indicator: 2.1.2.LI.1 - Identify some basic concepts in Biology and how these can be used to improve crop production.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 5 (Week 5 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. 66

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning: embark on field trips to a nearby farm or observe pictures and videos to identify some basic concepts for improving crop production (e.g., green manuring, composting, pruning, grafting, selective breeding, etc.); learners are then able to connect to real world scenarios, allowing them to assess their own thoughts and opinions about the topic.
Collaborative Learning: engage the whole class in discussions on the concepts studied, their benefits and differences within the various concepts; learners acquire the skill of learning from one another through class discussions.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- * Appropriate textbooks * Internet facilities * Smartphone
- * TV * Appropriate documentaries
- * LCD * Pen drive/laptop/
- computers
Assessment (2.1.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.