SHS3 Economics · Semester 2 Week 15: Agriculture, Industrialization, and Trade

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.4.3.LI.2 - Identify the challenges and solutions of industrialization.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least five major challenges of industrialization in Ghana and other developing economies.
Categorise the challenges of industrialization into economic, social, and infrastructural groups.
Propose at least four practical solutions to the challenges of industrialization, explaining how each solution addresses a specific problem.
Work collaboratively in mixed gender and ability groups to brainstorm challenges and solutions, and present findings using PowerPoint.
Evaluate which solutions are most feasible for Ghana given its current economic conditions, using strategic reasoning to justify their choices.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Government Economic Policy and Trade (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Agriculture, Industrialization, and Trade (4.3)
Content standard: 3.4.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in linkages between agriculture and industry. 3.4.3.LO.1 Use relevant information in the environment to examine the connection between Agriculture and Industry. 3.4.3.LO.2 Compare and contrast free and external trade and analyse the exchange rate.
Indicator: 3.4.3.LI.2 - Identify the challenges and solutions of industrialization.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 15 (Week 35 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. 121

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Building on What Others Say: In your mixed gender and ability groups, brainstorm on the challenges of industrialisation and suggest solutions to them. Present your report in PowerPoint. Through building on what others say, learners learn to embrace diversity and practice inclusion. Encourage learners to accept the views of others irrespective of their background and academic prowess.
and GESI
Assessment (3.4.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Markers
- White board
- Computers
- Internet
- CDs or pen drives
- Projectors or TVs
- Fuel
- School bus
- Permission letters
- Pens
- Exercise books
- ICT lab