Economic Activities · SHS3 Geography

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.2.LI.3

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least four roles of transport in the socio-economic development of Ghana, using specific examples of roads, railways, ports and airways.
Explain at least four roles of communication in the socio-economic development of Ghana, citing examples such as mobile money, radio, television and the internet.
Analyse at least five challenges facing the transport and communication sector in Ghana, and propose possible solutions to each challenge.
Assess the relative importance of transport and communication compared to tourism and trade, which were studied in the previous two weeks.
Demonstrate collaboration and social awareness by working in inclusive mixed groups and respectfully considering the views of all members, especially vulnerable ones.

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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.3 - Examine the role of transport and communication in the socio-economic development of Ghana and the challenges facing the sector
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 10 (Week 30 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)

Project-based Learning: In small GESI-responsive groups, discuss 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 and communication in the socio-economic development of Ghana and the challenges facing the sector.
- In groups, all Learners should be aware of the emotions of all members, especially the vulnerable ones.

Assessment (3.3.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

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