SHS2 Agriculture · Semester 2 Week 2: Principles of Natural Resource Conservation in Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.1 - Outline the economic importance and management practices in mushroom production.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least four economic importance of mushroom production in Ghana.
Identify and describe at least five key management practices involved in mushroom cultivation.
Explain why each management practice is necessary for successful mushroom yields.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to research and present findings on mushroom production using digital resources.
Evaluate the potential of mushroom production as a livelihood opportunity in their local communities.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Food Production and Natural Resource Conservation (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Principles of Natural Resource Conservation in Agriculture (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills of mushroom production. 2.3.2.LO.2 Use the knowledge and skills acquired in the management practices of mushroom production.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.1 - Outline the economic importance and management practices in mushroom production.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 2 (Week 22 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. 153

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Inquiry-based learning: In mixed-ability groups, learners surf the internet to come up with the economic importance and management practices in the cultivation of mushrooms.
Think-pair-share: In pairs, learners discuss the economic importance and management practices in the cultivation of mushrooms. The teacher should intentionally involve all learners in the lesson discussion to dispel gender stereotyping in mushroom production.
Assessment (2.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Functional internet connectivity
- Computer
- Projector
- Flip charts
- Textbooks on game reserve and wildlife
- Smartphones
- Notebooks
- Pens