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SHS2 Agriculture · Semester 1, Week 3

Sub-Strand1 AGRICULTURE AND SOCIETY

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Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.2 - Explain the effects of land tenure systems on Agricultural production.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Explain at least three positive effects of land tenure systems on agricultural production in Ghana, using specific examples.
  2. Explain at least four negative effects of land tenure systems on agricultural production, relating them to real farming situations in Ghana.
  3. Analyse how each of the major land tenure systems (inheritance, leasehold, tenancy, and freehold) affects the decisions a farmer makes about investing in the land.
  4. Discuss how land tenure arrangements in Ghana impact women and persons with disabilities who are involved in agriculture.
  5. Administer a short questionnaire in the school community and present a brief report on the effects of land tenure on agricultural production.

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Curriculum details

Strand
Concept of Agriculture in an Industrializing Society (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Sub-Strand1 AGRICULTURE AND SOCIETY (1.1)
Content standard
2.1.1.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of land tenure systems and their effect on Agriculture production. 2.1.1.LO.2 Use the knowledge acquired to identify the various land tenure systems and their effects on agricultural production.
Indicator
2.1.1.LI.2 - Explain the effects of land tenure systems on Agricultural production.
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 3 (Week 3 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. 115

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum) 

Experiential learning (where applicable):
- Learners in gender-based groups develop questionnaires with a maximum of 5 questions to gather information on the effects of land tenure system on Agricultural production in the school community.
- Learners then analyse their results and write a report on the effect of land tenure system on Agricultural production.
Initiating talk for learning: Learners surf the internet to come up with information on the effect of land tenure system in Ghana and discuss the information.
All category of leaners should be encouraged to discuss the effects of the various land tenure systems on the operations of women and persons with disabilities involved in Agriculture.
Assessment (2.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Functional internet connectivity
- Textbook on land tenure systems
- Computer
- Notebook
- Pens
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