Production of Goods and Services · SHS1 Economics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Relate the concepts of production to Productivity.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish clearly between production (the creation of goods and services) and productivity (the ratio of output to input) using local examples.
Calculate productivity using the formula Productivity = Output ÷ Input for simple production scenarios.
Explain at least three factors that influence productivity levels in a firm, such as technology, worker skills, and management.
Analyse, using strategic reasoning, why two similar firms producing the same good may have different levels of productivity.
Apply the concept of productivity to suggest practical ways of improving output in a given Ghanaian production setting, such as a pure water factory or a carpentry shop.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Firms' Innovative Decision Making (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Production of Goods and Services (2.1)
Content standard: 1.2.1.CS.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the production of goods. 1.2.1.LO.1 Evaluate the relevance of factors of production. 1.2.1.LO.2 Evaluate the relevance of the concepts of production, location and localisation of industries, division of labour and specialisation in production.
Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Relate the concepts of production to Productivity.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 16 (Week 16 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. 36

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: In small groups, embark on a walk to a nearby carpentry shop or tailoring shop or hairdressing shop, or pure water factory, or block factory etc. or show videos and identify how production is done. Be sensitive to gender and different abilities in deciding who goes where. Learners should be encouraged to be respectful, honest, truthful and show commitment during the activity.
Assessment (1.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Permission letter to the owners of the shops
- Pens
- Exercise books
- Markers
- White board
- Flip charts
- Projectors
- Computers
- Internet
- Search engines
- ICT lab