Population and National… · JHS2 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.4.2.1.1 - Examine the components of population growth.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define population and population growth in their own words using the round-robin technique.
Identify and explain the three components of population growth: fertility, mortality, and migration.
Interpret recent data on Ghana’s population changes and describe how the population has grown over recent years.
Discuss the effects of rapid population growth on families, communities, and the nation using think-group-share.
Suggest at least three practical ways to minimise rapid population growth, including public education, using a mind map.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ethics and Human Development (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Population and National Development (4.2)
Content standard: B8.4.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of population growth in Ghana.
Indicator: B8.4.2.1.1 - Examine the components of population growth.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 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. 59

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using the round-robin technique, learners explain the concepts:
i. population
ii. population growth.
2. Learners use the Internet or library to search for information and discuss how the population of Ghana has changed in recent years.
3. In pairs, learners use information from previous population census to create a bar chart on district population changes.
4. Using think-group-share, learners discuss the following factors of population growth:
i. fertility
ii. mortality
iii. migration.
5. In groups, learners analyse the effects of rapid population growth on the community and the nation.
6. Learners role-play the effects of large family size on the family.
7. Using mind maps, learners suggest ways to minimise rapid population growth, including public education.