Agriculture, Industrialization… · SHS3 Economics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.4.3.LI.1 - Describe free and external trade.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define free trade and external trade in their own words, distinguishing clearly between the two concepts.
Explain at least three features of free trade and three features of external trade.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of free trade and external trade using examples relevant to Ghana’s economy.
Justify, with reasoning, whether a particular trading scenario represents free trade or external trade, using evidence from the scenario.
Present their understanding of free and external trade through group discussion and role-play, demonstrating respect for diverse views and gender inclusion.

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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.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in free and external trade and exchange rate. 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 - Describe free and external trade.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 17 (Week 37 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. 122

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Building on What Others Say: Discuss in mixed ability and gender groups using previous knowledge acquired to explain free and external trade. Through Experiential learning, specifically, role-play, learners demonstrate gender-responsive behaviour and develop the ability to tackle injustice. Learners learn to respect, appreciate and tolerate one another.
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