Honesty and Nation Building · SHS1 Religious And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Analyse honest ways of gaining wealth.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five honest ways of gaining wealth in Ghana and explain how each one works.
Compare and contrast honest wealth creation with dishonest means, giving at least two examples of each.
Explain how hard work, discipline, faithfulness, good investments, and inheritance serve as pathways to wealth.
Analyse a case study of a Ghanaian who gained wealth honestly and present their findings to the class.
Justify why honesty in wealth creation ultimately benefits both the individual and the nation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ghanaian Values (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Honesty and Nation Building (3.1)
Content standard: 1.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of corruption and defend honest ways of gaining wealth. 1.3.1.LO.1 Appraise how honesty and selflessness contribute to national development.
Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Analyse honest ways of gaining wealth.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 5 (Week 25 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. 37

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

General Teaching and Learning Approach: In the context of schools with large sizes, the RMEC team should utilize case studies, video watching (movie scenes), drama/role play that will offer opportunities for discussions afterwards.
Where appropriate the following pedagogies may also be implemented:
Digital Pedagogy: Watch a video or listen to a resource person on how to acquire wealth or make money honestly.
Project-Based Learning: Work in groups to develop your own write-ups on how young people can make money or acquire wealth honestly.
Project Work: In groups, identify community hero(ines) who have gained wealth honestly and create citations to be framed and presented to honour them.
Enquiry Route Learning: Honest ways of earning wealth. E.g., Through hard work, dedication, discipline, faithfulness, good investments, and inheritance.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Internet connectivity and computers/mobile phones
- Textbooks
- Card boards and markers
Assessment (1.3.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.