Economic Activities · SHS3 Geography

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.2.LI.2 - Assess the role of trade in the socio-economic development of Ghana and the challenges facing the sector.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least four ways trade contributes to the socio-economic development of Ghana, using specific examples of Ghanaian exports and imports.
Categorise the challenges facing Ghana’s trade sector into internal (domestic) and external (international) challenges with at least two examples in each category.
Analyse the relationship between trade and other sectors already studied, such as tourism, by identifying at least two interconnections.
Assess the impact of trade on different groups in Ghanaian society, including local manufacturers, women traders, and small-scale producers, using evidence from case discussions.
Propose at least three realistic solutions to address a given challenge facing Ghana’s trade sector, justifying each proposal with reasoning.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Human and Environment (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Economic Activities (3.2)
Content standard: 3.3.2.CS.1 - 3.3.2.CS.1 Evaluate the tourism, trade and transport/communication sectors in Ghana 3.3.2.LO.1 Assess the role of tourism, trade and transport/communication to the socio-economic development of Ghana
Indicator: 3.3.2.LI.2 - Assess the role of trade in the socio-economic development of Ghana and the challenges facing the sector.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 9 (Week 29 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. 116

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: In groups research about the following;
- The role of tourism in the socio-economic development of Ghana and the challenges facing the sector.
- The role of trade in the socio-economic development of Ghana and the challenges facing the sector.
- The role of transport/communication in the socio-economic development of Ghana and the challenges facing the sector. Write a report based on your findings. In the groups, all Learners should be aware of the emotions of all members, especially the vulnerable ones.

Assessment (3.3.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Use maps
- Pictures
- Videos
- Statistical data and other learning resources showing tourism
- Trade
- Transport/communication activities in Ghana