JHS2 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 7

Population and National Development

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Curriculum details

Strand
Ethics and Human Development (Strand 4)
Sub-strand
Population and National Development (4.2)
Content standard
B8.4.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of population growth in Ghana.
Indicator
B8.4.2.1.1 - Examine the components of population growth.
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 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. 59

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using the round-robin technique, learners explain the concepts:
i. population
ii. population growth.
2. Learners use the Internet or library to search for information and discuss how the population of Ghana has changed in recent years.
3. In pairs, learners use information from previous population census to create a bar chart on district population changes.
4. Using think-group-share, learners discuss the following factors of population growth:
i. fertility
ii. mortality
iii. migration.
5. In groups, learners analyse the effects of rapid population growth on the community and the nation.
6. Learners role-play the effects of large family size on the family.
7. Using mind maps, learners suggest ways to minimise rapid population growth, including public education.