Misconceptions and… · SHS1 Agricultural Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Meaning and Importance of Agriculture

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define Agriculture in their own words, covering crop production, animal rearing, and related activities such as processing and marketing.
Explain at least four ways Agriculture contributes to the Ghanaian economy and society, including food supply, employment, foreign exchange, and raw materials for industry.
Identify common misconceptions people hold about farming and agriculture in their communities, and provide evidence that corrects each one.
Discuss how digital tools and technology are creating new opportunities and careers in modern Agriculture.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability and gender-based groups to present findings on the importance of Agriculture.

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Curriculum details

Strand: New Dawn in Agriculture (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Misconceptions and Prospects in Agriculture and Farming (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the meaning and importance of Agriculture 1.1.1.LO.1 Explain the importance of agriculture and address misconceptions about the sector 1.1.1.LO.2 Explain how to start and manage successful vegetable crop and ornamental plant enterprises in Ghanaian communities.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Meaning and Importance of Agriculture
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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. 24

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Initiating Talk for Learning: Learners review the meaning of Agriculture in mixed ability groups.
Think Pair and Share: In mixed ability groups, learners discuss the importance of Agriculture to society.
Structuring Talk for Learning: In gender-based groups, learners make a presentation on the importance of Agriculture in a plenary session.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector
- Smartphones.
- Video documentaries
- Vegetable crop farms and ornamental parks and gardens
- Projector
- Laptop computer
- Smartphones
- Field notebooks
- Protective footwear * Pictures
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.