SHS3 Geography · Semester 2 Week 3: Physical Settings and People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.1.LI.3 - Discuss factors influencing population growth, population distribution and migration in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least four factors that influence population growth in Ghana, distinguishing between birth rate, death rate and migration as components of growth.
Analyse how physical, economic and social factors shape the uneven distribution of Ghana’s population across its regions.
Categorise the push and pull factors that drive both internal and international migration in Ghana, using specific Ghanaian examples.
Evaluate how the interaction of growth, distribution and migration factors affects the development of specific settlements in Ghana.
Apply strategic reasoning to propose policy responses to population challenges in a given Ghanaian scenario.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Human and Environment (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Physical Settings and People (3.1)
Content standard: 3.3.1.CS.1 - 3.3.1.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding of population growth and distribution, migration trends and settlement types in Ghana 3.3.1.LO.1 Using the knowledge gained in the physical environment, analyse population growth and distribution, migration trends and settlement types in Ghana
Indicator: 3.3.1.LI.3 - Discuss factors influencing population growth, population distribution and migration in Ghana
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 3 (Week 23 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. 112

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for learning:
- Listen to a presentation or watch a video on population distribution and migration.
- Through a whole class session, discuss factors influencing population growth, population distribution and migration in Ghana.
- Learners should realise that they can accomplish their goals with hard work, persistence, and good strategies.

Assessment (3.3.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Use available population data from Ghana Statistical Service, National Population Council and any other sources to facilitate your discussions.
- Maps of migration trends to aid discussion.
- Use pictures and videos of different settlement types and patterns for illustrations.