JHS1 Social Studies · Term 2 Week 6: Promoting Economic Activities in Ghana

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.5.1.1.1 - Explore the role of pre-colonial Ghanaian economic activities on the economy of Ghana today.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five pre-colonial Ghanaian economic activities and classify them as agricultural or industrial.
Explain how at least three pre-colonial economic activities (such as gold mining, salt production, and craft industries) continue to contribute to Ghana’s economy today.
Compare and contrast pre-colonial methods of production with modern methods in at least two economic activities.
Describe the continuity and changes in a chosen pre-colonial economic activity using specific examples from their own community.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to research and present findings on how a pre-colonial economic activity has shaped a current Ghanaian industry.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Production, Exchange and Creativity (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Promoting Economic Activities in Ghana (5.1)
Content standard: B7.5.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key economic activities in pre-colonial Ghana.
Indicator: B7.5.1.1.1 - Explore the role of pre-colonial Ghanaian economic activities on the economy of Ghana today.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 6 (Week 18 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. 18

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. learners in small groups recount some pre-colonial Ghanaian economic activities (agricultural and industries).
2. In a jigsaw activity, learners create multimedia presentations on pre-colonial Ghanaian economic activities in their communities today (farming, fishing, hunting, craft industries, mining, salt production etc.).
3. In mixed-ability groups, learners research and present findings on sustainable methods or practices in agriculture and indigenous industries.
4. learners discuss the continuity and changes in pre-colonial Ghanaian economic activities in mixed-ability groups.
5. In pairs, learners discuss how pre-colonial Ghanaian economic activities have shaped the economy of Ghana today.