Agriculture, Industrialization… · SHS3 Economics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.4.3.LI.1 - Analyse the link between agriculture and industry.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three ways agriculture supplies inputs to industry using specific Ghanaian examples.
Describe at least three ways industry supports agricultural production and processing.
Trace the complete journey of one agricultural commodity from farm to factory to finished product.
Analyse the circular relationship between agriculture and industry and explain why a weak link in one sector harms the other.
Present findings from a farm or factory observation in mixed gender and ability groups, highlighting how the agriculture-industry link contributes to national development.

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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.1 - Analyse the link between agriculture and industry.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 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)

Experiential Learning: Embark on a fieldtrip to a nearby farm and industry/watch a video on farms and industries to observe and document the link between agriculture and industry for presentation in mixed gender and ability groups. Learners become aware of creating accessible environment for persons living with disabilities to be able to engage in agriculture and industry towards contributing to national development as responsible citizens.
Assessment (3.4.3.AS.1). 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