SHS2 Geography · Semester 2 Week 12: Economic Activities

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Discuss the importance and challenges of manufacturing industries in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least four importance of manufacturing industries to the Ghanaian economy, including employment, income generation, import substitution and regional development.
Identify and describe at least five challenges facing manufacturing industries in Ghana, such as inadequate capital, high cost of energy, competition from imported goods, obsolete machinery and poor infrastructure.
Propose practical solutions to the challenges facing manufacturing industries in Ghana, justifying each solution with reasoning.
Work collaboratively in mixed groups to research and present findings on the challenges facing manufacturing industries, using mind maps to organise their ideas.
Demonstrate appreciation for made-in-Ghana goods and show empathy towards workers and business owners in the manufacturing sector.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Human and Environment (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Economic Activities (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.1 - 2.3.2.CS.1 Analyse the manufacturing sector in Ghana 2.3.2.LO.1 Examine the types distribution, characteristics, importance and challenges of manufacturing industries in Ghana
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Discuss the importance and challenges of manufacturing industries in Ghana
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 12 (Week 32 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. 85

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Learners think pair share and outline some importance of manufacturing industries in Ghana and possible challenges that may confront them. Use mind maps to structure contributions.
Problem Based Learning: Either in a field tour to a local industry or researching using internet or relevant information sources:
- Investigate the challenges facing manufacturing industries in Ghana
- Investigate to find out solutions to the challenges of the industry/recommend solutions to the possible challenges Learners should be conscious of resolving interpersonal conflicts with each other if they arise in group discussions.

Assessment (2.3.2.AS.2). 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:
- Projectors
- Atlas
- Smart phones
- Local or community industries
- Computers/laptops
- Maps
- Documentary videos on related industries in Ghana or similar geographical context