Home and School · B4 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.4.1.1 - Explain importance of education and work as a responsible citizen

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain in their own words why work is important at home, school and in the community.
Describe at least three ways in which education is linked to work.
Give an example of a Ghanaian individual who created their own job through education and training.
Sing a short composed song or chant about the importance of education and work.
State at least two responsibilities they have as citizens to work and contribute to society.

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Curriculum details

Strand: All About Us (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Home and School (1.4)
Content standard: B4.1.4.1 - Demonstrate understanding of work as a civic responsibility
Indicator: B4.1.4.1.1 - Explain importance of education and work as a responsible citizen
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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: Our World and Our People Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 5
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners in groups talk about the importance of work at home, school and the community
Learners talk about how education is linked to work e.g.
Education opens avenues to get work to do Education opens minds to set up work Education provides skills to manage work
Learners compose a song on the importance of education Learners tell stories of individuals who have been able to create their own jobs